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Rifnosky Family History

Rifnosky 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: Minsky, Linsky, Krinsky, Bernosky, Barnosky, Janosky, Pinsky

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Where is the Rifnosky family from?

You can see how Rifnosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rifnosky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rifnosky family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rifnosky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rifnosky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rifnosky 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 27 census records available for the last name Rifnosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rifnosky 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rifnosky. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rifnosky. For the veterans among your Rifnosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rifnosky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1988, in the United States, Rifnosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rifnosky in 1964 was 67, and 69 in 1988.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rifnosky 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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