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Gaffe Family History

Gaffe Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gaff, Taffe, Gaffey, Gaffke, Jaffe, Yaffe, Goffe, Gale, Gange, Garde

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Where is the Gaffe family from?

You can see how Gaffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaffe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gaffe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Gaffe families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gaffe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gaffe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaffe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gaffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gaffe. 100% of Gaffe 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 721 census records available for the last name Gaffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaffe 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Gaffe. 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 170 military records available for the last name Gaffe. For the veterans among your Gaffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaffe lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1999, in the United States, Gaffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gaffe in 1958 was 59, and 94 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gaffe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaffe ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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