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Rafalowsky Family History

Rafalowsky 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: Rafalski, Rakowsky, Pavlovsky, Falkowski, Rakowski, Paradowski

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Where is the Rafalowsky family from?

You can see how Rafalowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rafalowsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rafalowsky families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rafalowsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rafalowsky families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Rafalowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rafalowsky 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Rafalowsky. 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 7 military records available for the last name Rafalowsky. For the veterans among your Rafalowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rafalowsky lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1981, in the United States, Rafalowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rafalowsky in 1976 was 87, and 53 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rafalowsky 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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