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Rafat Family History

Rafat 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: Arafat, Rana, Rada, Granat, Raak, Safar, Raba, Kabat, Kraft, Sabat

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Rafat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rafat 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Rafat. 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 16 military records available for the last name Rafat. For the veterans among your Rafat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rafat lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1999, in the United States, Rafat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rafat in 1994 was 12, and 69 in 1999.

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