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Raffalo Family History

Raffalo 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: Ruffalo, Raffa, Raffel, Buffalo, Raffo, Rafalko, Raffaele, Ruffolo

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Where is the Raffalo family from?

You can see how Raffalo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raffalo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Raffalo families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Raffalo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Raffalo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raffalo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Raffalo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raffalo 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Raffalo. 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 13 military records available for the last name Raffalo. For the veterans among your Raffalo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raffalo lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Raffalo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Raffalo in 1969 was 75, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raffalo 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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