Origins of the Renfrey surname
About the Renfreys
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Interesting facts about Renfrey
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We have for the Renfrey surname. The oldest one dates back to 1900.
What are the most common Renfrey first names?
William
John
Elizabeth
Jane
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Common jobs for Renfreys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Renfreys in 1921
Cotton Weaver
7
Weaver Cotton
5
None
4
Dress Maker
3
Dressmaker
3
Common male occupations for Renfreys in 1921
Coal Miner
13
Iron Miner
6
Copper Miner
5
Coal Miner Hewer
4
Farm Labourer
3
