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Effemy Family History

Effemy Surname Meaning

from the Middle English female personal name Eufemia Greek Euphemia ‘auspicious speech’ the name of a 4th-century Bithynian martyr.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Effemy family from?

You can see how Effemy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Effemy family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Effemy families living in Hampshire. This was about 68% of all the recorded Effemy's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Effemy families in 1891.
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What did your Effemy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Effemy. 100% of Effemy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Effemy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Effemy 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Effemy. 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 11 military records available for the last name Effemy. For the veterans among your Effemy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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