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Refert Family History

Refert 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: Rebert, Reifert, Revere, Reder, Robert, Reifer, Remer, Egert, Reker

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Where is the Refert family from?

You can see how Refert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Refert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Refert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Refert family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Refert's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Refert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Refert 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 63 census records available for the last name Refert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Refert 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 Refert. 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 10 military records available for the last name Refert. For the veterans among your Refert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Refert lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1994, in the United States, Refert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Refert in 1975 was 67, and 63 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Refert 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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