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Reffold Family History

Reffold Surname Meaning

Probably from Reffolds in Newdigate (Surrey) which is recorded as Redfold in the 13th century.

The place-name may derive from Old English rēad ‘red’ + fald falod ‘fold enclosure’.

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


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Where is the Reffold family from?

You can see how Reffold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reffold family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 59 Reffold families living in Surrey. This was about 47% of all the recorded Reffold's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Reffold families in 1891.
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What did your Reffold ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Reffold. 38% of Reffold men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 95% of Reffold women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reffold were Gardener and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    38%
  • Bricklayer
    38%
  • Gardener
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Housewife
    6%

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Passenger Lists

There are 77 immigration records available for the last name Reffold. 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 141 military records available for the last name Reffold. For the veterans among your Reffold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reffold lifespan?

Average Reffold life expectancy in 1987 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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