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Wamphrey Family History

Wamphrey 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: Humphrey, Mumphrey, Lamprey, Pumphrey, Umphrey, Rampey, Wampole

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Where is the Wamphrey family from?

You can see how Wamphrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wamphrey family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Wamphrey families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wamphrey's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Wamphrey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Wamphrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wamphrey 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wamphrey. 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 Wamphrey. For the veterans among your Wamphrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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