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Refugio Family History

Refugio Surname Meaning

Hispanic (Philippines and Mexico): from a short form of the Marian personal name María del Refugio or perhaps a nickname from Spanish refugio ‘refuge’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Refugio family from?

You can see how Refugio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Refugio family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Refugio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Refugio families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Refugio's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Refugio families in 1880.
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What did your Refugio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Refugio. 100% of Refugio men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Refugio women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Refugio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 977 census records available for the last name Refugio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Refugio 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 900 immigration records available for the last name Refugio. 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 155 military records available for the last name Refugio. For the veterans among your Refugio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Refugio lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Refugio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Refugio in 1965 was 67, and 81 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Refugio

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Refugio 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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