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Remfry Family History

Remfry Surname Meaning

see Renfree.

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


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Where is the Remfry family from?

You can see how Remfry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remfry family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Remfry families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Remfry families living in Devon. This was about 39% of all the recorded Remfry's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Remfry families in 1891.
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What did your Remfry ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Remfry. 72% of Remfry 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
    72%
  • Private Means
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Remfry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remfry 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Remfry. 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 156 military records available for the last name Remfry. For the veterans among your Remfry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remfry lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Remfry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Remfry in 1962 was 79, and 67 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Remfry 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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