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Reffitt Family History

Reffitt 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.

Compare Raiford.

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


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Where is the Reffitt family from?

You can see how Reffitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reffitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Reffitt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Reffitt families living in Yorkshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Reffitt's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Reffitt families in 1891.
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What did your Reffitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reffitt. 38% of Reffitt men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Reffitt women worked as a Packer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Miner
    9%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reffitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reffitt 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Reffitt. 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 497 military records available for the last name Reffitt. For the veterans among your Reffitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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