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Gaffry Family History

Gaffry 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: Gaffey, Gaffney, Gafford, Gaff, Laffey, Gaffke, Gary, Gaffin, Lafary

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Where is the Gaffry family from?

You can see how Gaffry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaffry family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gaffry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Gaffry families living in Illinois. This was about 53% of all the recorded Gaffry's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gaffry families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Gaffry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaffry 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Gaffry. 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 16 military records available for the last name Gaffry. For the veterans among your Gaffry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaffry lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaffry 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 Gaffry

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