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Gumfrey Family History

Gumfrey 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: Godfrey, Guffey, Gulley, Gurley, Jeffrey, Audrey, Rumbley, Guidry

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Where is the Gumfrey family from?

You can see how Gumfrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gumfrey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gumfrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Gumfrey families living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gumfrey's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Gumfrey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gumfrey 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 64 census records available for the last name Gumfrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gumfrey 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gumfrey. 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 Gumfrey. For the veterans among your Gumfrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gumfrey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Gumfrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Gumfrey in 1970 was 74, and 44 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gumfrey 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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