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Rafenstein Family History

Rafenstein 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: Rabenstein, Rosenstein, Grabenstein, Hauenstein, Rugenstein

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Where is the Rafenstein family from?

You can see how Rafenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rafenstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rafenstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Rafenstein families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Rafenstein's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Rafenstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rafenstein 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 Rafenstein ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Stationary Engineer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Rafenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rafenstein 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Rafenstein. 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 40 military records available for the last name Rafenstein. For the veterans among your Rafenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rafenstein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rafenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rafenstein in 1963 was 81, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rafenstein 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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