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Tafferty Family History

Tafferty 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: Lafferty, Rafferty, Cafferty, Taffet, Halferty, Caffery, Laferty

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Where is the Tafferty family from?

You can see how Tafferty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tafferty family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tafferty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Tafferty families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Tafferty's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tafferty families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Tafferty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tafferty 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Tafferty. 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 Tafferty. For the veterans among your Tafferty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tafferty lifespan?

Average Tafferty life expectancy in 1980 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tafferty 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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