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Rafal Family History

Rafal 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: Raval, Rahal, Rafael, Rana, Real, Rada, Tafel, Raak, Safar, Raba

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Where is the Rafal family from?

You can see how Rafal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rafal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rafal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Rafal families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rafal's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rafal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rafal 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 Rafal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rafal. 50% of Rafal men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Labor
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%

What Rafal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 543 census records available for the last name Rafal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rafal 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Rafal. 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 84 military records available for the last name Rafal. For the veterans among your Rafal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rafal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rafal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rafal in 1963 was 69, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rafal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rafal 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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