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Gaffron Family History

Gaffron 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: Daffron, Garon, Laffoon, Gawron, Gaffin, Saffran, Heffron, Garron

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Where is the Gaffron family from?

You can see how Gaffron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaffron family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gaffron families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Gaffron families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gaffron's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gaffron families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaffron 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 Gaffron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gaffron. 34% of Gaffron men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Labor
    34%
  • Pharmacist
    34%

What Gaffron family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 798 census records available for the last name Gaffron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaffron 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 387 immigration records available for the last name Gaffron. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Gaffron. For the veterans among your Gaffron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaffron lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gaffron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gaffron in 1966 was 82, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gaffron

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaffron 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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