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Refsell Family History

Refsell 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: Gesell, Hensell, Ramsell, Rosell, Russell, Reddell, Ressel, Rossell

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Where is the Refsell family from?

You can see how Refsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Refsell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Refsell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Refsell family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Refsell's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Refsell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Refsell 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 Refsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Refsell. 50% of Refsell men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Refsell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Refsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Refsell 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Refsell. 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 304 military records available for the last name Refsell. For the veterans among your Refsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Refsell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Refsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Refsell in 1964 was 78, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Refsell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Refsell 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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