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Renfrey Family History

Renfrey Surname Meaning

see Renfree.

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


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Where is the Renfrey family from?

You can see how Renfrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renfrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Renfrey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Renfrey families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Renfrey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Renfrey families in 1891.
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What did your Renfrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Renfrey. 89% of Renfrey 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
    89%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Renfrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renfrey 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Renfrey. 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 68 military records available for the last name Renfrey. For the veterans among your Renfrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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