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Amfrey Family History

Amfrey 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, Audrey, Alfred, Ardrey, Amory, Amey, Palfrey, Amore, Aubrey

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Where is the Amfrey family from?

You can see how Amfrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amfrey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Amfrey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Amfrey families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Amfrey's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Amfrey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amfrey 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 20 census records available for the last name Amfrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amfrey 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 Amfrey. 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 2 military records available for the last name Amfrey. For the veterans among your Amfrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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