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Rafdal Family History

Rafdal 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: Randal, Rada, Raffa, Sandal, Randel, Randa, Handal, Raffel, Andal

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Where is the Rafdal family from?

You can see how Rafdal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rafdal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rafdal family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rafdal's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Rafdal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rafdal 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 Rafdal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rafdal. 100% of Rafdal women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Rafdal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rafdal 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Rafdal. 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 55 military records available for the last name Rafdal. For the veterans among your Rafdal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rafdal lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Rafdal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Rafdal in 1953 was 23, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rafdal 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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