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Refson Family History

Refson 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: Remson, Reason, Benson, Elson, Nelson, Person, Melson, Ranson, Merson

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Where is the Refson family from?

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

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Refson. 100% of Refson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Refson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Refson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Refson 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Refson. 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 23 military records available for the last name Refson. For the veterans among your Refson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Refson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Refson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Refson in 1969 was 81, and 71 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Refson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Refson 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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