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Affrey Family History

Affrey 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: Alfrey, Caffrey, Jeffrey, Audrey, Alfred, Gaffney, Ardrey, Palfrey

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Where is the Affrey family from?

You can see how Affrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Affrey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Affrey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Affrey families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Affrey's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Affrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Affrey 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 218 census records available for the last name Affrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Affrey 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Affrey. 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 22 military records available for the last name Affrey. For the veterans among your Affrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Affrey lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2001, in the United States, Affrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Affrey in 2000 was 66, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Affrey 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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