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Gaffikin Family History

Gaffikin Surname Meaning

from Mag Eachagáin see Gavigan. For the f compare McGaffin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gaffikin family from?

You can see how Gaffikin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaffikin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gaffikin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Gaffikin families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gaffikin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gaffikin families in 1891.
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What did your Gaffikin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gaffikin. 100% of Gaffikin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Gaffikin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaffikin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 205 immigration records available for the last name Gaffikin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 177 military records available for the last name Gaffikin. For the veterans among your Gaffikin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaffikin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1988, in the United States, Gaffikin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gaffikin in 1969 was 78, and 76 in 1988.

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