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Rafarel Family History

Rafarel 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, Tafel, Ramage, Safar, Rachel, Amaral, Rarey, Lafave

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Where is the Rafarel family from?

You can see how Rafarel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rafarel family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Rafarel families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Rafarel families living in Devon. This was about 44% of all the recorded Rafarel's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Rafarel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rafarel 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 Rafarel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rafarel. 100% of Rafarel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Rafarel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rafarel 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Rafarel. 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 32 military records available for the last name Rafarel. For the veterans among your Rafarel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rafarel lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1988, in the United States, Rafarel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rafarel in 1987 was 81, and 77 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rafarel 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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