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
School 7
Domestic Servant 3
Horseman On Farm 3
Upholsterer 2
Wood Sawyer 2
Carpenter 2
Farm Labourer 2
Assisting In The Business 2
Butcher 1
Cabinet Maker & Tobacconist 1
Charing 1
Clerk (advt) 1
Costume Cutter & Fitter 1
Ladies Maid (domestic) 1
Poultry Food Specialist 1
Transport Clerk 1
Waiter Hotel 1
H M Navy Petty Officer 1
Household Duties 1
Insurance Agent 1
Apprentice 1
Boot & Shoe Finisher 1
Clerk 1
Labourer 1
Fireman 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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