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Raphe Family History

Raphe 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: Rappe, Rathe, Rahe, Rape, Rath, Happe, Rahm, Cape, Rapp, Rase

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Where is the Raphe family from?

You can see how Raphe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raphe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raphe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Raphe families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Raphe's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Raphe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raphe 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 Raphe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raphe. 100% of Raphe women worked as a Housework.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Raphe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Raphe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raphe 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Raphe. 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 8 military records available for the last name Raphe. For the veterans among your Raphe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raphe lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1995, in the United States, Raphe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Raphe in 1983 was 81, and 79 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raphe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raphe 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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