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Calfrey Family History

Calfrey Name 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: Alfrey, Palfrey, Caffrey, Carey, Caley, Calvey, Alfred, Calfee

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Where is the Calfrey family from?

You can see how Calfrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calfrey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Calfrey families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Calfrey's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Calfrey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calfrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Calfrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Calfrey. 60% of Calfrey men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Calfrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calfrey 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Calfrey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Calfrey. For the veterans among your Calfrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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