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Gaffrey Family History

Gaffrey Surname Meaning

reduced from Mac Gafraidh see McCaffrey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names of Ireland, 2021


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Where is the Gaffrey family from?

You can see how Gaffrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaffrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gaffrey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Gaffrey families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Gaffrey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gaffrey families in 1911.
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What did your Gaffrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gaffrey. 15% of Gaffrey men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Gaffrey women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gaffrey were Farming and Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
  • Waitress
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gaffrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaffrey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gaffrey. 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 507 military records available for the last name Gaffrey. For the veterans among your Gaffrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaffrey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gaffrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gaffrey in 1965 was 74, and 48 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaffrey 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.

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