Origins of the Claffey surname

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    In 1921, most Claffeys lived in mid-wales

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    1,200 Claffey Travel & migration records
    450 Claffeys found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Claffey

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    Common jobs for Claffeys

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Claffeys in 1921

    Paper Bag Maker

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    Charwoman

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    Button Stamper

    2

    Housekeeper

    2

    Lace Clipper

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Claffeys in 1921

    Semiskilled Machine Shop And Related Occupations

    3

    Tailor

    3

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    3

    Brass Dresser

    2

    Brick Labourer

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