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Rafanan Family History

Rafanan Surname Meaning

Filipino: probably derived from Ilokano rapang a term denoting ‘branches of ginger root’ and ‘variety of banana with fruits that stick together’

and also used to refer to someone having fingers or toes grown together.

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


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You can see how Rafanan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rafanan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rafanan families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 3 Rafanan families living in Michigan. This was about 30% of all the recorded Rafanan's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Rafanan families in 1920.
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What did your Rafanan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rafanan. 84% of Rafanan men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    84%
  • Asp Cutter
    17%

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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Rafanan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rafanan 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 591 immigration records available for the last name Rafanan. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 112 military records available for the last name Rafanan. For the veterans among your Rafanan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rafanan lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Rafanan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rafanan in 1956 was 71, and 83 in 2004.

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