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Refshaw Family History

Refshaw 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: Renshaw, Redshaw, Henshaw, Kershaw, Deshaw, Ramshaw, Ranshaw

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Where is the Refshaw family from?

You can see how Refshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Refshaw family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Refshaw family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Refshaw's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Refshaw families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Refshaw 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 127 census records available for the last name Refshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Refshaw 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Refshaw. 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 4 military records available for the last name Refshaw. For the veterans among your Refshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Refshaw lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Refshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Refshaw in 1975 was 81, and 11 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Refshaw 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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