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Gufrey Family History

Gufrey 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: Guffey, Gulley, Gurley, Godfrey, Audrey, Alfrey, Surrey, Aubrey, Frey

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gufrey 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 6 census records available for the last name Gufrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gufrey 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gufrey. 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 Gufrey. For the veterans among your Gufrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gufrey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Gufrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gufrey in 1969 was 56, and 83 in 2001.

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