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Sanfley Family History

Sanfley 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: Saufley, Safley, Manley, Hanley, Sandler, Wansley, Sankey, Stanley

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Where is the Sanfley family from?

You can see how Sanfley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanfley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sanfley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Sanfley families living in Kentucky. This was about 35% of all the recorded Sanfley's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Sanfley families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Sanfley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanfley 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 Sanfley. 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 36 military records available for the last name Sanfley. For the veterans among your Sanfley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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