Origins of the Laffey surname

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    In 1921, most Laffeys lived in north-east

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    1,200 Laffeys found in all Census records

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    Bridget

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    Common jobs for Laffeys

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

    Commmon female occupations for Laffeys in 1921

    School Teacher

    5

    Cotton Weaver

    3

    Cotton Winder

    3

    Domestic Servant

    3

    Dress Maker

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Laffeys in 1921

    Coal Miner

    16

    General Labourer

    9

    Labourer Shipyard

    5

    Dock Labourer

    4

    Labourer General

    4

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