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Jaffney Family History

Jaffney Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gaffney, Jeffrey, Jaffer, Gaffner, Gaffey, Laffey, Jaffe, Duffney

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Where is the Jaffney family from?

You can see how Jaffney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaffney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Jaffney families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Jaffney families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jaffney's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Jaffney families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Jaffney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaffney census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 32 immigration records available for the last name Jaffney. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Jaffney. For the veterans among your Jaffney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaffney ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jaffney

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