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Raffaeli Family History

Raffaeli 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: Raffaelli, Raffaele, Raffel, Rafael, Raffield, Raphael, Raffa, Riffel

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Where is the Raffaeli family from?

You can see how Raffaeli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raffaeli family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Raffaeli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Raffaeli family living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Raffaeli's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Raffaeli families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Raffaeli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raffaeli 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Raffaeli. 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 Raffaeli. For the veterans among your Raffaeli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raffaeli lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Raffaeli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Raffaeli in 1967 was 78, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raffaeli 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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