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Reffett Family History

Reffett Surname Meaning

Altered form of any of various German surnames derived from the ancient Germanic personal name Ricfrid a compound of rīc ‘power(ful)’ + frid ‘peace’ for example Reffert Refardt Reifert Reifarth and Riffert.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Reffett family from?

You can see how Reffett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reffett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reffett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 24 Reffett families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Reffett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reffett families in 1891.
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What did your Reffett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reffett. 78% of Reffett 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
    78%
  • Private Means
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reffett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reffett 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Reffett. 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 356 military records available for the last name Reffett. For the veterans among your Reffett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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