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Rafenski Family History

Rafenski 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: Rasinski, Rajewski, Tafelski, Rafalski, Zalenski, Zaleski, Kaminski

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Where is the Rafenski family from?

You can see how Rafenski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rafenski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rafenski family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Rafenski's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rafenski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rafenski 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 Rafenski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laundry Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rafenski. 100% of Rafenski women worked as a Laundry 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundry Worker
    100%

What Rafenski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Rafenski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rafenski 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rafenski. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rafenski. For the veterans among your Rafenski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rafenski lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2003, in the United States, Rafenski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rafenski in 1996 was 83, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rafenski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rafenski 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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