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Gaffaney Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Gaffney .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Goffney, Gaffney, Mahaney, Haffey, Laffan, Ganey, Malaney, Gaffey

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Where is the Gaffaney family from?

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

What did your Gaffaney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gaffaney. 41% of Gaffaney men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gaffaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaffaney 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Gaffaney. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 201 military records available for the last name Gaffaney. For the veterans among your Gaffaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaffaney lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Gaffaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gaffaney in 1968 was 65, and 73 in 2004.

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