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Jafray Family History

Jafray 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: Safran, Garay, Jarry, Fray, Jara, Mabray, Madray, Jaffa, Jafri

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Where is the Jafray family from?

You can see how Jafray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jafray family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1881. The most Jafray families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Jafray families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Jafray's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Jafray families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Jafray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jafray 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Jafray. 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 Jafray. For the veterans among your Jafray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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