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Surnames: Chaffey, Chaffee, Chafey
Classification: Query
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My line in Prince Edward Island was spelled CHAFFEY and pronounces as Shaa-fee.
Unfortunately Chaffey surname researchers have found at least fourtee (14) variant
spellings (have seen 10 myself). The two most common variants in my branch have been
CHAFFEE and CHAFEY.
I have official records where the name has been spelled four or five different ways,
obituarys that interchange Chaffey and Chaffee.
Some surname researchers have the name beginning to appear way back during the Norman
conquest and do connect possible French influence. DNA anyone? Viva la France!
I have read on line that the name does NOT appear in the Domes (Dooms) day book. Whatever
that means.
Happy hunting, Helen