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Rafida Family History

Rafida 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: Rada, Raffa, Gaida, Raia, Canida, Randa, Rafiq, Robida, Maida, Casida

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Where is the Rafida family from?

You can see how Rafida families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rafida family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Rafida family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Rafida's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Rafida families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rafida 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 1 census records available for the last name Rafida. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rafida 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Rafida. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rafida. For the veterans among your Rafida ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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