Origins of the Gafney surname

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    In 1921, most Gafneys lived in london

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    Common jobs for Gafneys

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    Commmon female occupations for Gafneys in 1921

    House Servant

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    Servant

    7

    Charwoman

    6

    Domestic Servant

    5

    Mill Worker

    5

    Commmon male occupations for Gafneys in 1921

    Coal Miner

    17

    General Labourer

    10

    French Polisher

    6

    Masons Labourer

    5

    Packing Case Maker

    5

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