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Reffell Family History

Reffell Surname Meaning

see Reffold.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Reffell family from?

You can see how Reffell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reffell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Reffell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Reffell families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Reffell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reffell families in 1891.
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What did your Reffell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reffell. 79% of Reffell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

What Reffell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Reffell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reffell 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Reffell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 286 military records available for the last name Reffell. For the veterans among your Reffell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reffell lifespan?

Average Reffell life expectancy in 2003 was 1 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reffell 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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