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Raffale Family History

Raffale 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: Raffaele, Raffa, Raffel, Riffle, Waffle, Ruffalo, Saffle, Ramage

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Where is the Raffale family from?

You can see how Raffale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raffale family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Raffale families living in New York. This was about 46% of all the recorded Raffale's in USA. New York had the highest population of Raffale families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raffale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Raffale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raffale. 100% of Raffale 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
    100%

What Raffale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Raffale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raffale 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Raffale. 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 29 military records available for the last name Raffale. For the veterans among your Raffale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raffale lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Raffale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Raffale in 1965 was 80, and 84 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raffale

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raffale 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.

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