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Rafkind Family History

Rafkind 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: Rifkind, Raskin, Rifkin, Rankin, Rankins, Rabkin, Raffin, Baskind

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Where is the Rafkind family from?

You can see how Rafkind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rafkind family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rafkind families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rafkind's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rafkind families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rafkind surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Rafkind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rafkind 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Rafkind. 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 32 military records available for the last name Rafkind. For the veterans among your Rafkind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rafkind lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Rafkind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rafkind in 1962 was 53, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rafkind 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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