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Rafaj Family History

Rafaj 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: Rana, Rada, Raj, Raak, Safar, Raba, Rama, Raffa, Rapa, Raia

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Where is the Rafaj family from?

You can see how Rafaj families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rafaj family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rafaj family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rafaj's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Rafaj families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rafaj 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 55 census records available for the last name Rafaj. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rafaj 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Rafaj. 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 63 military records available for the last name Rafaj. For the veterans among your Rafaj ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rafaj lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Rafaj life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rafaj in 1965 was 69, and 90 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rafaj 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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