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Rafelowitz Family History

Rafelowitz 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: Rakowitz, Kaplowitz, Rabinowitz, Smilowitz, Davidowitz, Aronowitz

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Where is the Rafelowitz family from?

You can see how Rafelowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rafelowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rafelowitz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rafelowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rafelowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rafelowitz 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 Rafelowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rafelowitz. 100% of Rafelowitz men worked as a Clerk.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Rafelowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rafelowitz 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Rafelowitz. 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 5 military records available for the last name Rafelowitz. For the veterans among your Rafelowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rafelowitz lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1982, in the United States, Rafelowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rafelowitz in 1981 was 76, and 78 in 1982.

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