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Rafilson Family History

Rafilson 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: Raison, Railton, Filson, Hamilton, Ranson, Faison, Maison, Bailon

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Where is the Rafilson family from?

You can see how Rafilson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rafilson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rafilson family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rafilson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rafilson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rafilson 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 21 census records available for the last name Rafilson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rafilson 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 immigration records available for the last name Rafilson. 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 7 military records available for the last name Rafilson. For the veterans among your Rafilson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rafilson lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Rafilson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rafilson in 1976 was 79, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rafilson 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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