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Reofern Family History

Reofern 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: Redfern, Reifer, Renfer, Reefer, Redfearn, Reifert, Heffern, Revere

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Where is the Reofern family from?

You can see how Reofern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reofern family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Reofern family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Reofern's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Reofern families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reofern 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 Reofern ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Reofern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reofern 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Reofern. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Reofern. For the veterans among your Reofern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reofern lifespan?

Average Reofern life expectancy in 1963 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reofern 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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