Origins of the McGaffin surname
About the McGaffins
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Interesting facts about Mcgaffin
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Mcgaffins most likely to marry?
Mc Gaffins
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What are the most common Mcgaffin first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
Common jobs for Mcgaffins
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Mcgaffins in 1921
At Home
5
Flax Mill Worker
3
Mill Worker
3
No Occupation
3
Plain Sewer
3
Commmon male occupations for Mcgaffins in 1921
Carter
3
Flax Mill Worker
2
Independent Minister
2
Iron Driller
2
Steel Work Labourer
2
