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Reffler Family History

Reffler 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: Reffner, Reifler, Leffler, Heffler, Effler, Reifer, Loeffler, Eifler

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Where is the Reffler family from?

You can see how Reffler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reffler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reffler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Reffler families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Reffler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Reffler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Reffler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reffler 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Reffler. 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 73 military records available for the last name Reffler. For the veterans among your Reffler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reffler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Reffler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Reffler in 1963 was 81, and 74 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reffler 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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