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Raffiel Family History

Raffiel 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: Raffel, Raffield, Riffel, Rayfield, Rafael, Raffaele, Raffin, Saffel

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Where is the Raffiel family from?

You can see how Raffiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raffiel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Raffiel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Raffiel families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Raffiel's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Raffiel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raffiel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Raffiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raffiel 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Raffiel. 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 4 military records available for the last name Raffiel. For the veterans among your Raffiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raffiel lifespan?

Average Raffiel life expectancy in 1984 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raffiel 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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