Refke Family History

Refke 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: Remke, Repke, Reske, Berke, Rake, Leake, Reese, Recker, Reff, Reker

224	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
41	Military Records
20	Immigration Records
51	Census and Voter Lists
114	Member Trees

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Where is the Refke family from?

You can see how Refke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Refke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Refke families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Refke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Refke families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Refke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Record

There are 51 census records available for the last name Refke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Refke census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 20 immigration records available for the last name Refke. 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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Military Records

There are 41 military records available for the last name Refke. For the veterans among your Refke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Refke lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Refke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Refke in 1973 was 88, and 66 in 1996.

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Refke Surname Meaning

Where is the Refke family from?

What Refke family records will you find?

What is the average Refke lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Refke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Refke in 1973 was 88, and 66 in 1996.

Refke Family History

Refke Surname Meaning

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Refke Surname Meaning

450 record(s) for Refke

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Where is the Refke family from?

What Refke family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Refke lifespan?

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