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Rafalko Family History

Rafalko Surname Meaning

Polish (Rafałko): from a pet form of the personal name Rafal (see Raphael).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rafalko family from?

You can see how Rafalko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rafalko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rafalko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Rafalko families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rafalko's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Rafalko families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rafalko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rafalko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rafalko. 47% of Rafalko men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rafalko women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Miner
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Rafalko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 462 census records available for the last name Rafalko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rafalko 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Rafalko. 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 255 military records available for the last name Rafalko. For the veterans among your Rafalko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rafalko lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rafalko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rafalko in 1962 was 75, and 75 in 2004.

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