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Refkind Family History

Refkind 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: Rifkind, Rifkin, Elkind, Kind, Regina, Rind, Repine, Ruskin, Elkin

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Where is the Refkind family from?

You can see how Refkind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Refkind family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Refkind families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 4 Refkind families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Refkind's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Refkind families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Refkind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Refkind 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Refkind. 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 2 military records available for the last name Refkind. For the veterans among your Refkind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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