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Assafrey Family History

Assafrey 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: Assaf, Alfrey, Essary, Esarey, Assante, Safley, Asare, Carey

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Where is the Assafrey family from?

You can see how Assafrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Assafrey family name was found in Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Assafrey families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 5 Assafrey families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Assafrey's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Assafrey families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Assafrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Assafrey 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Assafrey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Assafrey. For the veterans among your Assafrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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