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Tafrey Family History

Tafrey 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: Carey, Tafel, Rarey, Alfrey, Tawney, Tansey, Fairey, Talley, Palfrey

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Where is the Tafrey family from?

You can see how Tafrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tafrey family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Tafrey family living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Tafrey's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Tafrey families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Tafrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tafrey 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tafrey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tafrey. For the veterans among your Tafrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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