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Refearn Family History

Refearn 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: Redfearn, Redfern, Fearn, Hearn, Lefevre, Revere, Reder, Reynard

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Where is the Refearn family from?

You can see how Refearn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Refearn family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Refearn families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Refearn's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Refearn families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Refearn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Refearn 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Refearn. 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 3 military records available for the last name Refearn. For the veterans among your Refearn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Refearn lifespan?

Average Refearn life expectancy in 1998 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Refearn 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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