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Rafinski Family History

Rafinski 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: Rasinski, Kaminski, Krasinski, Babinski, Kalinski, Malinski, Lapinski

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Where is the Rafinski family from?

You can see how Rafinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rafinski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rafinski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rafinski family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rafinski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Rafinski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rafinski 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 267 census records available for the last name Rafinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rafinski 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Rafinski. 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 87 military records available for the last name Rafinski. For the veterans among your Rafinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rafinski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rafinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rafinski in 1962 was 81, and 27 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rafinski 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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