Origins of the Saffer surname
About the Saffers
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Interesting facts about Saffer
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Saffer surname. The oldest one dates back to 1918.
What are the most common Saffer first names?
John
William
Mary
Sarah
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Common jobs for Saffers
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Saffers in 1921
Tailoress
6
Dressmaker
4
Tailor's Button Hole Hand
2
Tailoress Coats
2
Tailors Button Hole Hand
2
Common male occupations for Saffers in 1921
Tailor
16
Cabinet Maker
3
Salespersons
3
Tailor's Machinist
3
Tailors Presser
3
