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Surfrey Family History

Surfrey 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: Surrey, Currey, Murrey, Furrey, Durfey, Murley, Turley, Murray

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Where is the Surfrey family from?

You can see how Surfrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surfrey family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Surfrey family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Surfrey's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Surfrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surfrey 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 14 census records available for the last name Surfrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surfrey 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 Surfrey. 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 Surfrey. For the veterans among your Surfrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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