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Shurfey Family History

Shurfey 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: Shurley, Sherfey, Hurley, Shirley, Shirey, Surrey, Sherley, Hursey

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Where is the Shurfey family from?

You can see how Shurfey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shurfey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Shurfey families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 7 Shurfey families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Shurfey's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Shurfey families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Shurfey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shurfey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shurfey. 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 9 military records available for the last name Shurfey. For the veterans among your Shurfey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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