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Rafsky Family History

Rafsky 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: Barsky, Ramsey, Lansky, Lasky, Rasey, Rajski, Damsky, Raske, Raska

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Where is the Rafsky family from?

You can see how Rafsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rafsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rafsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rafsky family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rafsky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rafsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rafsky 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 Rafsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rafsky. 60% of Rafsky men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Agent
    40%

What Rafsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Rafsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rafsky 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Rafsky. 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 62 military records available for the last name Rafsky. For the veterans among your Rafsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rafsky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Rafsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Rafsky in 1965 was 79, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rafsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rafsky 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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