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Refshauge Family History

Refshauge 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: Hauge, Reishus, Renshaw, Reaume, Lestage, Lesage, Redshaw, Eisnaugle

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Where is the Refshauge family from?

You can see how Refshauge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Refshauge family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Refshauge families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Refshauge's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Refshauge families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Refshauge 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 344 census records available for the last name Refshauge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Refshauge 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Refshauge. 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 28 military records available for the last name Refshauge. For the veterans among your Refshauge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Refshauge lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Refshauge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Refshauge in 1962 was 80, and 94 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Refshauge 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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