The surname Rafalawski was first found in Polesie, the largest province of Poland. It is inhabited by Ruthenians, called Polesians, of Ukrainian descent. The main towns are those of Brest Litovsk, Pinsk, Kobryn, Kamenets, Litovsk, and Luninets. It was in this province that the renowned Radziwills and Sapiehas held their vast estates. Wolczyn was the seat of the Czartoryski family. The surname became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.
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Early History of the Rafalawski family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rafalawski research. Another 94 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1790 is included under the topic Early Rafalawski History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Rafalawski Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Rafalowski, Rafalski, Rafalavich, Rafalowicz, Rafalowskimi, Rafaloski and many more.
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Early Notables of the Rafalawski family
Prominent among those of the name Rafalawski in this period were
the Rafalawski family of Polesie
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Migration of the Rafalawski family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Alexr Rafalsky, who immigrated to New York in 1854; Franz Rafalski, who was naturalized in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania in 1884; Marion Rafalski, who was married in Detroit in 1890.
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