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Refsland Family History

Refsland 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: Ersland, Ramsland, Reuland, Reiland, Rowland, Newland, Ryland

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Where is the Refsland family from?

You can see how Refsland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Refsland family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Refsland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Refsland family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Refsland's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Refsland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Refsland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Refsland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Refsland. 56% of Refsland men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Refsland women worked as a Servant.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Carpenter
    45%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Refsland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Refsland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Refsland 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Refsland. 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 36 military records available for the last name Refsland. For the veterans among your Refsland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Refsland lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Refsland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Refsland in 1962 was 58, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Refsland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Refsland 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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