Anfray Surname History

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• England

Etymology of Anfray

The Anfray name is an important part of the history of the ancient Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. Anfray is derived from the Old German names Hainfrid or Heinfrid, and the Old French names Hainfroi and Humfrey.

Early Origins of the Anfray family

Early History of the Anfray family

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Anfray Spelling Variations

Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Anfray were recorded, including Henfrey, Henfree, Aunfrey, Aumfrey, Honfrey and others.

Early Notables of the Anfray family

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Anfray Ranking

In France, the name Anfray is the 7,140^th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 1

Migration of the Anfray family

To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Anfray family emigrate to North America: Thomas Henfree, who sailed to Maryland in 1666.