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Refvem Family History

Refvem 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: Revel, Reeve, Reeves, Reavey, Reves, Reever, Reem, Reaver, Reaves

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Where is the Refvem family from?

You can see how Refvem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Refvem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Refvem family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Refvem's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Refvem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Refvem 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 54 census records available for the last name Refvem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Refvem 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Refvem. 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 18 military records available for the last name Refvem. For the veterans among your Refvem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Refvem lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Refvem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Refvem in 1963 was 78, and 71 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Refvem 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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