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Gafner Family History

Gafner Surname Meaning

Swiss German: variant of Gaffner.

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


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Where is the Gafner family from?

You can see how Gafner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gafner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gafner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Gafner families living in Warwickshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Gafner's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Gafner families in 1891.
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What did your Gafner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cook was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gafner. 100% of Gafner women worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Cook
    100%

What Gafner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gafner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gafner 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Gafner. 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 163 military records available for the last name Gafner. For the veterans among your Gafner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gafner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gafner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gafner in 1963 was 80, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gafner 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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