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Jaffey Family History

Jaffey Name 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: Jaffer, Gaffey, Laffey, Jaffe, Caffey, Haffey, Jaffee, Jeffrey

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Where is the Jaffey family from?

You can see how Jaffey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaffey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jaffey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Jaffey family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jaffey's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Jaffey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaffey 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 Jaffey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Floor Girl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jaffey. 34% of Jaffey men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Jaffey women worked as a Floor Girl. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jaffey were Office Worker and New Worker. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Insurance Salesman
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Office Worker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Floor Girl
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%
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Census Records

There are 697 census records available for the last name Jaffey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaffey 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Jaffey. 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 228 military records available for the last name Jaffey. For the veterans among your Jaffey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaffey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Jaffey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jaffey in 1964 was 80, and 85 in 2004.

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