Gaffner Family History

Gaffner Surname Meaning

Swiss German: topographic name found mainly in the Valais canton denoting someone who lived in an Alpine hut or shelter.

It originates from Romansh Gafene, which means ‘large basket Alpine dairy hut’.

This term reflects the geographic and cultural heritage of the region.

Alpine huts played a significant role in the traditional lifestyle of those living in mountainous areas.

Today, such names contribute to our understanding of local history and settlement patterns.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Gaffney, Geffner, Gassner, Garner, Hafner, Gafner, Saffer, Deffner, Offner, Reffner

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
226	Military Records
189	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

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Where is the Gaffner family from?

You can see how Gaffner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaffner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gaffner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Gaffner families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gaffner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gaffner families in 1891.

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What did your Gaffner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gaffner. 58% of Gaffner men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Gaffner women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gaffner were Manager and Stenographer.

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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.

Farmer

58%

Salesman

20%

Laborer

15%

Manager

10%

Teacher

43%

Saleslady

29%

Stenographer

29%

What Gaffner family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Gaffner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaffner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 189 immigration records available for the last name Gaffner. 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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Military Records

There are 226 military records available for the last name Gaffner. For the veterans among your Gaffner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaffner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Gaffner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gaffner in 1962 was 68, and 84 in 2003.

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Gaffner Surname Meaning

Swiss German: topographic name found mainly in the Valais canton denoting someone who lived in an Alpine hut or shelter.

It originates from Romansh Gafene, which means ‘large basket Alpine dairy hut’.

This term reflects the geographic and cultural heritage of the region.

Alpine huts played a significant role in the traditional lifestyle of those living in mountainous areas.

Today, such names contribute to our understanding of local history and settlement patterns.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Where is the Gaffner family from?

What did your Gaffner ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

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

Farmer

58%

Salesman

20%

Laborer

15%

Manager

10%

Teacher

43%

Saleslady

29%

Stenographer

29%

What Gaffner family records will you find?

What is the average Gaffner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Gaffner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gaffner in 1962 was 68, and 84 in 2003.

Gaffner Family History

Gaffner Surname Meaning

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Gaffner Surname Meaning

5,000 record(s) for Gaffner

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Where is the Gaffner family from?

What did your Gaffner ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Gaffner family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Gaffner family history

What is the average Gaffner lifespan?

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