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Rafalowski Family History

Rafalowski 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: Rafalski, Falkowski, Rakowski, Paradowski, Baranowski, Sadlowski

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Where is the Rafalowski family from?

You can see how Rafalowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rafalowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rafalowski families living in Connecticut. This was about 18% of all the recorded Rafalowski's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Rafalowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rafalowski 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 Rafalowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rafalowski. 53% of Rafalowski men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Rafalowski women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rafalowski were New Worker and New Worker.

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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
    53%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Polisher
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Rafalowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 365 census records available for the last name Rafalowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rafalowski 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Rafalowski. 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 282 military records available for the last name Rafalowski. For the veterans among your Rafalowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rafalowski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Rafalowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rafalowski in 1964 was 75, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rafalowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rafalowski 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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