Origins of the Scaiff surname

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    In 1921, most Scaiffs lived in north-west

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    36 Scaiff Travel & migration records
    140 Scaiffs found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Scaiff

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    What are the most common Scaiff first names?

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    Margaret

    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Scaiffs

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

    Commmon female occupations for Scaiffs in 1921

    House Servant

    2

    Agricultural & Domestic

    1

    Assistant Hardware Dealer

    1

    Confectioners Assistant

    1

    Domestic Servant General

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Scaiffs in 1921

    Engine Fitter

    4

    Book Keeper

    2

    Agri Labourer

    1

    Agricultural Labourer

    1

    Bookkeeper

    1

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