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Rafnel Family History

Rafnel 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: Raffel, Rafael, Tafel, Radney, Raine, Raines, Rachel, Ramel, Hafner

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Where is the Rafnel family from?

You can see how Rafnel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rafnel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rafnel family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Rafnel's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Rafnel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rafnel 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 62 census records available for the last name Rafnel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rafnel 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Rafnel. 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 19 military records available for the last name Rafnel. For the veterans among your Rafnel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rafnel lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Rafnel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rafnel in 1977 was 82, and 37 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rafnel 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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