This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Rafaill family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Rafaill Family History

Rafaill 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: Rafael, Rahill, Rayhill, Fall, Hamill, Fail, Faille, Rajala, Ramsell

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Rafaill family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rafaill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Family Insights Distribution Map
Sorry, we couldn't find geographic distribution information for Rafaill.

Search for another surname

Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Rafaill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Restaurant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rafaill. 100% of Rafaill men worked as a Restaurant.

View Census Data for Rafaill | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Restaurant
    100%

What Rafaill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Rafaill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rafaill census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Rafaill

Passenger Lists

There are 11 immigration records available for the last name Rafaill. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Rafaill immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Rafaill. For the veterans among your Rafaill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Rafaill military records

You've only scratched the surface of Rafaill family history

Discover More

What is the average Rafaill lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1995, in the United States, Rafaill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rafaill in 1956 was 61, and 70 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rafaill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rafaill 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Rafaill family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial