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Refakis Family History

Refakis 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: Xenakis, Reavis, Reis, Rais, Regis, Remis, Reekie, Eakes, Repass

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Where is the Refakis family from?

You can see how Refakis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Refakis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Refakis family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Refakis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Refakis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Refakis 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 15 census records available for the last name Refakis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Refakis 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Refakis. 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 23 military records available for the last name Refakis. For the veterans among your Refakis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Refakis lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Refakis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Refakis in 1973 was 50, and 74 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Refakis 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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