Origins of the Gaffaney surname
About the Gaffaneys
We have a total of 143 records for people with the last name Gaffaney.
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Interesting facts about Gaffaney
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Gaffaneys most likely to marry?
Nordgrens
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What are the most common Gaffaney first names?
James
John
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Gaffaneys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Gaffaneys in 1921
House Keeper
2
Charwoman
1
Cotton Throstle...
1
Cotton Winder
1
Factory Apprentice
1
Commmon male occupations for Gaffaneys in 1921
Tailor
3
French Polisher
2
General Labourer
2
Boy In Printing Work
1
Brick Setter
1
