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Gorfrey Family History

Gorfrey 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: Godfrey, Gorney, Gortney, Gormley, Forrey, Gorley, Gorey, Wolfrey

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Where is the Gorfrey family from?

You can see how Gorfrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorfrey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Gorfrey families living in North Carolina. This was about 87% of all the recorded Gorfrey's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Gorfrey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Gorfrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorfrey 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gorfrey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Gorfrey. For the veterans among your Gorfrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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