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Redrefe Family History

Redrefe 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: Revere, Reder, Reese, Redel, Debree, Reddell, Redgate, Reef, Redder

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Where is the Redrefe family from?

You can see how Redrefe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redrefe family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Redrefe families living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Redrefe's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Redrefe families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Redrefe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redrefe 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Redrefe. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Redrefe. For the veterans among your Redrefe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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