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Rafales Family History

Rafales 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: Banales, Rosales, Ramaley, Canales, Rafael, Randles, Rafalko, Fales

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Where is the Rafales family from?

You can see how Rafales families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rafales family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Rafales families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Rafales family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Rafales's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Rafales families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Rafales. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rafales 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 Rafales. 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 5 military records available for the last name Rafales. For the veterans among your Rafales ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rafales lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1987, in the United States, Rafales life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rafales in 1978 was 92, and 72 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rafales 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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