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J.A. Gaffney

Photograph of J.A. Gaffney Source: Library of Congress

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Given Name
J.A.
Surname
Gaffney

The Name J.A.

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The Gaffney Surname

Origin
Irish
Meaning
Descendant of Gamhna, a personal name possibly meaning 'calf' or related to the Gaelic word for young animal.
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Library of Congress

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