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Genfry Family History

Genfry 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: Gentry, Henry, Geary, Hendry, Gery, Gundry, Ventry, Gerry, Penry

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Where is the Genfry family from?

You can see how Genfry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genfry family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Genfry family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Genfry's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Genfry families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Genfry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genfry 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Genfry. 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 military records available for the last name Genfry. For the veterans among your Genfry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genfry lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genfry 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genfry

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