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Refowich Family History

Refowich 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: Leftwich, Rodich, Rozich, Rosich, Redlich, Reich, Gregorich, Renwick

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Where is the Refowich family from?

You can see how Refowich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Refowich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Refowich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Refowich families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Refowich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Refowich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Refowich 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 93 census records available for the last name Refowich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Refowich 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Refowich. 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 29 military records available for the last name Refowich. For the veterans among your Refowich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Refowich lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Refowich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Refowich in 1970 was 72, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Refowich 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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