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Reffet Family History

Reffet 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: Reffett, Reifer, Reff, Riffel, Reffner, Leffert, Geffen, Reffitt

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Where is the Reffet family from?

You can see how Reffet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reffet family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Reffet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Reffet families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Reffet's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Reffet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reffet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Reffet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reffet. 100% of Reffet 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
    100%

What Reffet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Reffet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reffet 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Reffet. 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 82 military records available for the last name Reffet. For the veterans among your Reffet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reffet lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1994, in the United States, Reffet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Reffet in 1979 was 77, and 56 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reffet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reffet 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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