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Rafalski Family History

Rafalski Surname Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from Rafały in Masovian Voivodeship.

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


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Where is the Rafalski family from?

You can see how Rafalski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rafalski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Rafalski families living in Illinois. This was about 22% of all the recorded Rafalski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rafalski families in 1920.
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What did your Rafalski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rafalski. 46% of Rafalski men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rafalski women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rafalski were Foundry Labor and Maid.

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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
    46%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Foundry Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Rafalski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 899 census records available for the last name Rafalski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rafalski 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Rafalski. 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 529 military records available for the last name Rafalski. For the veterans among your Rafalski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rafalski lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rafalski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rafalski in 1958 was 48, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rafalski 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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