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Allfrey Family History

Allfrey Surname Meaning

The name has origins from the Middle English personal name Alfrith, Alfrey, and Alfray, which may represent the Old English female name *Æðelfrīð. This name is composed of elements meaning ‘noble’ and ‘beautiful’, but it more commonly refers to the Old English male name Æðelfrið or its Continental Germanic cognate Adalfrith, which signifies ‘noble’ and ‘peace’.

The variations Aufrey and the Latinized Aufridus illustrate the influence of Anglo-Norman vocalization of /l/ before a consonant. The development of the name can also be traced back to Middle English Alfred and Old English Ælfrǣd.

It is worth noting that Alfred might have evolved into Alfrey by analogy with other names ending in -frið. This highlights the linguistic transformations that names undergo over time.

Similar names, such as Alfred and Avery, provide further context for understanding the historical development and variations of the name.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Allfrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allfrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Allfrey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 71 Allfrey families living in Sussex. This was about 52% of all the recorded Allfrey's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Allfrey families in 1891.
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What did your Allfrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Allfrey. 29% of Allfrey men worked as a Private Means and 70% of Allfrey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Allfrey were General Labourer and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    29%
  • Medical Student
    15%
  • Postman
    15%
  • General Labourer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Private Means
    9%
  • House Duties Unpaid
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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There are 393 military records available for the last name Allfrey. For the veterans among your Allfrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allfrey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Allfrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Allfrey in 1965 was 69, and 84 in 2004.

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