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Taffey Family History

Taffey 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: Taffet, Taffe, Gaffey, Laffey, Caffey, Haffey, Tafel, Coffey, Gaffney

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Where is the Taffey family from?

You can see how Taffey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taffey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Taffey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Taffey family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Taffey's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Taffey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taffey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Taffey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Taffey. 50% of Taffey men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Taffey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Taffey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taffey 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Taffey. 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 29 military records available for the last name Taffey. For the veterans among your Taffey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taffey lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Taffey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Taffey in 1975 was 80, and 63 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Taffey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taffey 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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