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Refold Family History

Refold 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: Record, Reynold, Penfold, Herold, Rehfeld, Rexford, Tenold, Gerold

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Where is the Refold family from?

You can see how Refold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Refold family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Refold families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Refold's in USA. New York had the highest population of Refold families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Refold 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 Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Refold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Refold 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Refold. 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 7 military records available for the last name Refold. For the veterans among your Refold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Refold lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1993, in the United States, Refold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Refold in 1972 was 74, and 83 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Refold ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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