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Refford Family History

Refford 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: Rexford, Mefford, Relford, Redford, Trafford, Record, Gifford

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Where is the Refford family from?

You can see how Refford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Refford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Refford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Refford families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Refford's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Refford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Refford 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 Refford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Refford. 100% of Refford 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 Refford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 506 census records available for the last name Refford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Refford 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Refford. 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 21 military records available for the last name Refford. For the veterans among your Refford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Refford lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Refford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Refford in 1954 was 40, and 56 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Refford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Refford 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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