Origins of the Gaffan surname

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    In 1921, most Gaffans lived in north-east

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    36 Gaffans found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Gaffan

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    James Edward

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    Margaret Ann

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    Common jobs for Gaffans

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

    Commmon female occupations for Gaffans in 1921

    Drapers Ticket Agent

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    General Servant Domestic

    1

    Servant

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Gaffans in 1921

    Tailor

    3

    Ag Labourer

    1

    Carpenter

    1

    Coal Miner

    1

    Driller In Iron

    1

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