Renfrey History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Early Origins of the Renfrey family

The surname Renfrey was first found in Lincolnshire where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the year 1086 when the name appeared in the Domesday Book as having estates in that shire.

Early History of the Renfrey family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Renfrey research. Another 89 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Renfrey History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Renfrey Spelling Variations

One relatively recent invention that did much to standardize English spelling was the printing press. However, before its invention even the most literate people recorded their names according to sound rather than spelling. The spelling variations under which the name Renfrey has appeared include Remfry, Remfrey, Remphree, Remphry, Remphrey, Remfree, Remfrie, Renfry, Renfree and many more.

Early Notables of the Renfrey family

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Renfrey migration to Australia +

Renfrey Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Edward Renfrey, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "David Malcolm" in 1847 1
Harriett Renfrey, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "David Malcolm" in 1847 1
Richard Renfrey, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "David Malcolm" in 1847 1
Ellen Renfrey, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Mary Ann" in 1849 2
Jane Renfrey, aged 65, a servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1851 aboard the ship "Reliance" 3
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Contemporary Notables of the name Renfrey (post 1700) +

Russell 'Hooker' Renfrey (1923-2018), Australian rules footballer who played for Geelong (1946-1956)
Bert Renfrey (1879-1940), Australian rules footballer
Renfrey Burnard "Ren" Potts AO (1925-2005), Australian Rhodes Scholar and mathematician

Sources +

State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) DAVID MALCOLM 1847. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1847DavidMalcolm.htm
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) The MARY ANN 1849. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1849MaryAnn.htm
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) RELIANCE 1851. Retrieved http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1851Reliance.htm