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Refsdal Family History

Refsdal 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: Real, Redel, Rendahl, Regal, Reidel, Rosdahl, Ressel, Reda, Rendel

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Where is the Refsdal family from?

You can see how Refsdal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Refsdal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Refsdal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Refsdal families living in Minnesota. This was about 71% of all the recorded Refsdal's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Refsdal families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Refsdal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Refsdal 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Refsdal. 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 10 military records available for the last name Refsdal. For the veterans among your Refsdal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Refsdal lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Refsdal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Refsdal in 1959 was 60, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Refsdal 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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