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Ceffrey Family History

Ceffrey 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: Jeffrey, Caffrey, Coffey, Peffley, Heffley, Geffre, Jeffreys

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Where is the Ceffrey family from?

You can see how Ceffrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ceffrey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ceffrey families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Ceffrey families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Ceffrey's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Ceffrey families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Ceffrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ceffrey 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Ceffrey. 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 Ceffrey. For the veterans among your Ceffrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ceffrey lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1982, in the United States, Ceffrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ceffrey in 1980 was 73, and 72 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ceffrey 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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