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Refai Family History

Refai 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, Reza, Read, Reff, Regal, Rega, Repa, Reda, Regan, Rai

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Refai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Refai 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Refai. 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 5 military records available for the last name Refai. For the veterans among your Refai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Refai lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2002, in the United States, Refai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Refai in 1985 was 50, and 50 in 2002.

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