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Colfry Family History

Colfry 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: Coley, Coffey, Colby, Clary, Colford, Colley, Coury, Wolfrey, Colar

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Where is the Colfry family from?

You can see how Colfry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colfry family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Colfry family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Colfry's in USA. New York had the highest population of Colfry families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colfry 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 51 census records available for the last name Colfry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colfry 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Colfry. 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 11 military records available for the last name Colfry. For the veterans among your Colfry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colfry lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Colfry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Colfry in 1966 was 32, and 58 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colfry 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.

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