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Effray Family History

Effray 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: Jeffrey, Fray, Effron, Gray, Ray, Early, Fay, Safran, Murray, Ferry

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Where is the Effray family from?

You can see how Effray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Effray family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Effray families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Effray family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Effray's in USA. New York had the highest population of Effray families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Effray 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 231 census records available for the last name Effray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Effray 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Effray. 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 6 military records available for the last name Effray. For the veterans among your Effray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Effray lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1972, in the United States, Effray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Effray in 1965 was 80, and 71 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Effray 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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