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Rafalow Family History

Rafalow Name 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: Ramlow, Rafalko, Callow, Rainbow, Barlow, Ballow, Harlow, Rajala

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Where is the Rafalow family from?

You can see how Rafalow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rafalow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rafalow family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Rafalow's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Rafalow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rafalow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rafalow ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rafalow ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Rafalow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rafalow 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Rafalow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Rafalow. For the veterans among your Rafalow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rafalow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Rafalow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Rafalow in 1964 was 81, and 82 in 1994.

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