Gaffer Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Gaffer Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Gaffer family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 6
Female Servant 4
Labourer 4
Hawker 2
Silk Weaver 2
Silk Filler 2
Bricklayer Journeyman 2
Farmer 1
Apprentice 1
Dealer 1
Dealer In Earthware 1
Licensed Hawker 1
Licensed Victualler 1
Coast Guard 1
Mantle Maker 1
Mariner 1
Shoe Maker 1
Moulder 1
Ag Lab 1
Carpenter 1
Corn Miller 1
Broker 1
Foundry Man 1
Manufacture 1
Grocer 1

Gaffer Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Gaffer 100% 1,012
2 Gayfer 83% 572
3 Goffer 83% 181

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The surname Gaffer is the most popular version of all its varients

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