Origins of the Gafford surname
About the Gaffords
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Interesting facts about Gafford
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What are the most common Gafford first names?
James
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Gaffords
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Gaffords in 1921
Dressmaker
7
House Servant
2
Barmaid
1
Boat...
1
British School Teacher
1
Commmon male occupations for Gaffords in 1921
Farm Hands
12
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
8
General Farmers
6
Fret Lead Glazier
3
Hairdresser
3
