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Refel Family History

Refel 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: Redel, Rebel, Regel, Revel, Reel, Wefel, Hefel, Reifel, Real, Peel

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Where is the Refel family from?

You can see how Refel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Refel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Refel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Refel family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Refel's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Refel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Refel 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 45 census records available for the last name Refel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Refel 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 Refel. 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 1 military records available for the last name Refel. For the veterans among your Refel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Refel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1990, in the United States, Refel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Refel in 1964 was 68, and 80 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Refel 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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