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Gaffur Family History

Gaffur 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: Gafford, Jaffer, Saffer, Gaff, Gaffner, Haffer, Gaffey, Gaffke

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaffur surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Gaffur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaffur 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Gaffur. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 7 military records available for the last name Gaffur. For the veterans among your Gaffur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaffur lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1997, in the United States, Gaffur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gaffur in 1993 was 46, and 66 in 1997.

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