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Jamfrey Family History

Jamfrey 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: Jeffrey, Alfrey, Palfrey, Lamprey, Caffrey, James, Carey, Godfrey

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Where is the Jamfrey family from?

You can see how Jamfrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jamfrey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Jamfrey families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Jamfrey family living in Ayrshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jamfrey's in Scotland. Ayrshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Jamfrey families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jamfrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jamfrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jamfrey. 100% of Jamfrey 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 196 census records available for the last name Jamfrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jamfrey 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Jamfrey. 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 20 military records available for the last name Jamfrey. For the veterans among your Jamfrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jamfrey lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2000, in the United States, Jamfrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Jamfrey in 1995 was 97, and 95 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jamfrey 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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