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Refenning Family History

Refenning 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: Pfenning, Fenning, Henning, Penning, Ronning, Kenning, Venning

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Where is the Refenning family from?

You can see how Refenning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Refenning family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Refenning families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Refenning families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Refenning's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Refenning families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Refenning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Refenning 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Refenning. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Refenning. For the veterans among your Refenning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Refenning lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Refenning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Refenning in 1965 was 85, and 79 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Refenning 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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