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Refford Family History

Refford Name 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 1840 there was 1 Refford family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Refford's in USA. New York had the highest population of Refford families in 1840.
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.

What did your Refford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Refford. 38% of Refford men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Refford women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    38%
  • Foreman
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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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 USA, 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.

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