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Rafaelo Family History

Rafaelo 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: Rafael, Raffel, Ravelo, Ranallo, Rafalko, Raffaele, Tafel, Rachel

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Where is the Rafaelo family from?

You can see how Rafaelo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rafaelo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rafaelo family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rafaelo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rafaelo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rafaelo 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 64 census records available for the last name Rafaelo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rafaelo 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Rafaelo. 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 9 military records available for the last name Rafaelo. For the veterans among your Rafaelo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rafaelo lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Rafaelo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rafaelo in 1971 was 83, and 91 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rafaelo 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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