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Sanfrey Family History

Sanfrey 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: Sangrey, Sankey, Santry, Alfrey, Manfred, Palfrey, Saufley, Wandrey

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Where is the Sanfrey family from?

You can see how Sanfrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanfrey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sanfrey families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Sanfrey family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sanfrey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sanfrey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Sanfrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanfrey 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 Sanfrey. 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 73 military records available for the last name Sanfrey. For the veterans among your Sanfrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanfrey lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Sanfrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sanfrey in 1974 was 66, and 53 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanfrey 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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