Gayfer Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Gayfer Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Gayfer family

Profession Census Frequency
School 14
Farm Labourer 4
General Servant (domestic) 4
At Home 3
Fitters Apprentice 2
Domestic Servant 2
Fisherman 2
Horseman On Farm 2
Work On Farm 2
Coal Mine Driver 2
Coal Mine Putter 2
Parlour Maid (domestic) 1
Assisting In The Business 1
Boot & Shoe Maker 1
No Occupation 1
Nothing Yet 1
Retired Schoolmaster 1
Telegraphist Instrument Mechanic 1
Training College Student Scholastic 1
Watch Maker And Jeweller 1
Gardner 1
Apprentice Marine Engineering Works 1
Assistnt Certificated Elsm School Teacher Works 1
Helps In Housework 1
Domestic Servant (housemaid) 1

Gayfer Surname Variants Ranking

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

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The surname Gayfer is the 2nd most popular variant of Gaffer.

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