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Wilfrey Family History

Wilfrey 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: Wolfrey, Winfrey, Willey, Alfrey, Wiley, Palfrey, Bilbrey, Wilsey

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Where is the Wilfrey family from?

You can see how Wilfrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilfrey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilfrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wilfrey families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilfrey's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wilfrey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilfrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Wilfrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilfrey 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wilfrey. 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 18 military records available for the last name Wilfrey. For the veterans among your Wilfrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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