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Cafrey Family History

Cafrey 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: Carey, Caffrey, Caffey, Caley, Calvey, Rarey, Carrel, Coffey, Carby

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Where is the Cafrey family from?

You can see how Cafrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cafrey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1901. The most Cafrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 4 Cafrey families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cafrey's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cafrey families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cafrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 661 census records available for the last name Cafrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cafrey 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Cafrey. 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 44 military records available for the last name Cafrey. For the veterans among your Cafrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cafrey lifespan?

Average Cafrey life expectancy in 1983 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cafrey 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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