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Refuse Family History

Refuse 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: Rafuse, Fuse, Reese, Reus, Rufus, Reise, Reuss, Reaume, Remus, Redus

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Where is the Refuse family from?

You can see how Refuse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Refuse family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Refuse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Refuse family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Refuse's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Refuse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Refuse 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Refuse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Refuse 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Refuse. 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 Refuse. For the veterans among your Refuse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Refuse lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Refuse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Refuse in 1964 was 57, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Refuse 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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