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Raffaele Family History

Raffaele Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Raffaele an equivalent of Raphael.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Raffaele family from?

You can see how Raffaele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raffaele family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Raffaele families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Raffaele families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Raffaele's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Raffaele families in 1891.
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What did your Raffaele ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raffaele. 31% of Raffaele men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Raffaele women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raffaele were Barber and Helper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Tailor
    6%
  • Barber
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Helper
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Raffaele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raffaele 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Raffaele. 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 949 military records available for the last name Raffaele. For the veterans among your Raffaele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raffaele lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Raffaele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Raffaele in 1943 was 42, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raffaele 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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