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Hanphrey Family History

Hanphrey 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: Hanchey, Humphrey, Hanley, Hanbury, Haney, Hansley, Halphen, Hachey

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Where is the Hanphrey family from?

You can see how Hanphrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanphrey family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Hanphrey families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanphrey's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Hanphrey families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanphrey 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 40 census records available for the last name Hanphrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanphrey 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 Hanphrey. 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 Hanphrey. For the veterans among your Hanphrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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