Gafrey Family History

Gafrey Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Gaffey, Garey, Carey, Garret, Galley, Godfrey, Rarey, Gaffney, Garay, Alfrey

520 record(s) for Gafrey

178	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
29	Military Records
53	Immigration Records
203	Census and Voter Lists
57	Member Trees

Where is the Gafrey family from?

You can see how Gafrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gafrey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gafrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gafrey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 58% of all the recorded Gafrey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gafrey families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gafrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gafrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gafrey.

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

Farm laborer

100%

What Gafrey family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 203 census records available for the last name Gafrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gafrey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 53 immigration records available for the last name Gafrey. 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.

Military Records

There are 29 military records available for the last name Gafrey. For the veterans among your Gafrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Gafrey lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1990, in the United States, Gafrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gafrey in 1982 was 56, and 62 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gafrey 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.