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Rafiner Family History

Rafiner 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: Rainer, Raine, Raines, Trainer, Hafner, Rayner, Reffner, Reiner

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Where is the Rafiner family from?

You can see how Rafiner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rafiner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rafiner family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rafiner's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Rafiner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rafiner 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 98 census records available for the last name Rafiner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rafiner 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Rafiner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 34 military records available for the last name Rafiner. For the veterans among your Rafiner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rafiner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Rafiner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rafiner in 1966 was 66, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rafiner 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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