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Rafelman Family History

Rafelman 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: Abelman, Adelman, Felman, Uffelman, Gabelman, Hafeman, Raterman

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Where is the Rafelman family from?

You can see how Rafelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rafelman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rafelman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Rafelman families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rafelman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rafelman families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Rafelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rafelman 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Rafelman. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rafelman. For the veterans among your Rafelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rafelman lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1992, in the United States, Rafelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Rafelman in 1974 was 91, and 89 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rafelman 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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