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Menfey Family History

Menfey 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: Manley, Henley, Medley, Mengel, Mente, Tenley, Mende, Kenley, Menzel

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Where is the Menfey family from?

You can see how Menfey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menfey family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Menfey families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Menfey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Menfey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menfey 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 7 census records available for the last name Menfey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menfey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Menfey. 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 Menfey. For the veterans among your Menfey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Menfey

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