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Effy Family History

Effy 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: Fay, Duffy, Neff, Espy, Reff, Fey, Foy, Fry, Ely, Fly

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Where is the Effy family from?

You can see how Effy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Effy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Effy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Effy family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Effy's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Effy families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Effy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Effy 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Effy. 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 1 military records available for the last name Effy. For the veterans among your Effy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Effy lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Effy 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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