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Rafkin Family History

Rafkin 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: Raskin, Rifkin, Rankin, Rabkin, Raffin, Rapkin, Hankin, Haskin, Makin

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Where is the Rafkin family from?

You can see how Rafkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rafkin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rafkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Rafkin family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rafkin's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Rafkin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rafkin 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 Rafkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rafkin. 20% of Rafkin men worked as a Clerk and 43% of Rafkin women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rafkin were Salesman and Typist.

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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

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Shipping Clerk
    15%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Helper
    29%
  • Typist
    29%

What Rafkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 680 census records available for the last name Rafkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rafkin 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Rafkin. 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 67 military records available for the last name Rafkin. For the veterans among your Rafkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rafkin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rafkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rafkin in 1962 was 76, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rafkin 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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