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Shuffrey Family History

Shuffrey 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: Sheffey, Shuffler, Jeffrey, Shuford, Huffer, Shirey, Surrey, Sheffler

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Where is the Shuffrey family from?

You can see how Shuffrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shuffrey family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Shuffrey families living in Kent. This was about 32% of all the recorded Shuffrey's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Shuffrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shuffrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shuffrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Iron Monger Dealer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shuffrey. 100% of Shuffrey men worked as an Iron Monger Dealer and 100% of Shuffrey 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Iron Monger Dealer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Shuffrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 617 census records available for the last name Shuffrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shuffrey 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Shuffrey. 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 19 military records available for the last name Shuffrey. For the veterans among your Shuffrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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