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Refkin Family History

Refkin 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: Rifkin, Ruskin, Elkin, Belkin, Reekie, Raskin, Henkin, Rein, Ruffin

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Where is the Refkin family from?

You can see how Refkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Refkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Refkin families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Refkin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Refkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Refkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Refkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Furrier and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Refkin. 100% of Refkin men worked as a Furrier and 60% of Refkin women worked as a Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Furrier
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Bookkeeper
    40%

What Refkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Refkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Refkin 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Refkin. 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 36 military records available for the last name Refkin. For the veterans among your Refkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Refkin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Refkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Refkin in 1966 was 67, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Refkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Refkin 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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