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Rafalo Family History

Rafalo 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: Rafalko, Rajala, Cefalo, Rallo, Raval, Rahal, Manalo, Rafael, Ravelo

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Where is the Rafalo family from?

You can see how Rafalo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rafalo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rafalo family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rafalo's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Rafalo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rafalo 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 61 census records available for the last name Rafalo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rafalo 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Rafalo. 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 28 military records available for the last name Rafalo. For the veterans among your Rafalo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rafalo lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Rafalo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rafalo in 1966 was 73, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rafalo 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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