This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Refoe family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Refoe Family History

Refoe 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: Defoe, Reese, Rego, Reff, Roe, Ree, Rene, Reise, Reeve, Remke

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Refoe family from?

You can see how Refoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Refoe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Refoe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Refoe families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Refoe's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Refoe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Refoe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Refoe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Refoe. 100% of Refoe men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Refoe | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Refoe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Refoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Refoe census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Refoe

Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Refoe. 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.

View all Refoe immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Refoe. For the veterans among your Refoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Refoe military records

You've only scratched the surface of Refoe family history

Discover More

What is the average Refoe lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Refoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Refoe in 1965 was 74, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Refoe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Refoe 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Refoe family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial