Origins of the Gaffrey surname
About the Gaffreys
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Interesting facts about Gaffrey
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Gaffreys most likely to marry?
Mc Gaffreys
What are the most common Gaffrey first names?
John
James
Mary
Bridget
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Common jobs for Gaffreys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Gaffreys in 1921
Domestic Servant
5
House Keeper
3
Laundress
3
Catholick Scholar
2
Charwoman
2
Commmon male occupations for Gaffreys in 1921
Coal Miner
9
Steel Roller
5
Cotton Spinner
3
H Loom Linen Weaver
3
Shoemaker
3
