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Shirfey Family History

Shirfey 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: Shirley, Shirey, Sherfey, Shirkey, Shippey, Shipley, Shire, Sherley

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Where is the Shirfey family from?

You can see how Shirfey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shirfey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shirfey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Shirfey families living in Kansas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shirfey's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Shirfey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Shirfey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shirfey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shirfey. 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 7 military records available for the last name Shirfey. For the veterans among your Shirfey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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