Coffee (Coffey, Coffy) Surname Documented as being born in County Mayo, Ireland in the 1881 Yorkshire County, England Census Records
Documentation of the County of Birth in Ireland was fairly uncommon in the earlier years of the England Census records but was noted on occasion and increased after the 1851 census. This is a work in progress that I will add to over time.
These records are in no means complete. as I have not had time to go through the individual districts of Yorkshire County at this point. I've noticed that on many occasions a Townland was given in these records (such as Castlebar, Ireland). This record would not show up on a search of Brennans born in Mayo, Ireland even though Castlebar is in County Mayo. I have also seen many individuals give their Roman Catholic Parish as a place of birth in Ireland. Athalone, a Catholic Parish in County Roscommon wouldn't show up in a search of those living in England born in County Roscommon either. These factors and the incorrect interpretation of the census taker's handwriting pose serious challenges to this search. Betsy Brannan was listed as being born in Ancommon, Ireland; however, a quick look at the record showed her place of birth clearly as Roscommon, Ireland. As I get time I will go through the districts of the England Counties that have the greatest concentrations of County Mayo born immigrants and add to these records.
Regarding the Michael Coffey family of Brightside Bierlow Civil Parish, District 36: Michael Coffey and wife Mary are listed as being born in Clare, Ireland. I have not listed them in this compilation because despite the fact that there is a Clare in Clanmorris Barony, County Mayo, there is also a County Clare and Clare Townland in County Roscommon and 8 other Counties.
Regarding the Martin Coffy Family of Pudsey Civil Parish, District 10: Martin Coffey and his wife Mary are listed as being born in Clare, Ireland. I have not included them in this compilation because despite the fact that there is a Clare in Clanmorris Barony, County Mayo, there is also a County Clare and Clare Townland in County Roscommon and 8 other Counties.
| Address | Name | Age | Born | Occupation | Marital Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Duke Yard, Halifax Civil Parish, District 3 | Coffee, Margaret, Head (this may not be her maiden name- possibly McGentry) | 47 | Mayo, Ireland | Carpet Works Feeder | W |
| 5 Duke Yard, Halifax, District 3 | McGentry, Bridget, Sister | 60 | Sligol, Ireland | House Keeper | U |
| 5 Duke Yard, Halifax District 3 | Coffee, Bridget, Daughter | 21 | Yorkshire, Halifax, England | Worsted Twister | U |
| 5 Duke Yard, Halifax, District 3 | Coffee, Thomas, Son | 16 | Yorkshire, Halifax, England | Oiler | U |
| 5 Duke Yard, Halifax, District 3 | McGentry, James, Cousin | 26 | Sligo, Ireland | Cooper | U |
compiled from Ancestry.com 1881 England Census database on-line Provo, UT, USA; Ancestry.com operations, Inc 2004.