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Refseth Family History

Refseth Name 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: Helseth, Nesseth, Roseth, Reffett, Greseth, Bremseth, Reese, Russett

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Where is the Refseth family from?

You can see how Refseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Refseth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Refseth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Refseth families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Refseth's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Refseth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Refseth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Refseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Refseth. 60% of Refseth men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Car Washer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Refseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Refseth 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Refseth. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 25 military records available for the last name Refseth. For the veterans among your Refseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Refseth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Refseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Refseth in 1963 was 81, and 84 in 2003.

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