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Refoy Family History

Refoy Surname Meaning

variant of Roffey.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Refoy family from?

You can see how Refoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Refoy family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Refoy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Refoy families living in Sussex. This was about 76% of all the recorded Refoy's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Refoy families in 1891.
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What did your Refoy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Refoy. 100% of Refoy men worked as a Carpenter joiner and 78% of Refoy 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter joiner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    23%

What Refoy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 702 census records available for the last name Refoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Refoy 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Refoy. 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 39 military records available for the last name Refoy. For the veterans among your Refoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Refoy lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1993, in the United States, Refoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Refoy in 1983 was 58, and 76 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Refoy 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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