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Raphaela Family History

Raphaela 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: Raphael, Rachel, Rantala, Rajala, Machala, Rahal, Rathmell, Rafael

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Where is the Raphaela family from?

You can see how Raphaela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raphaela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Raphaela family living in Hawaii. This was about 50% of all the recorded Raphaela's in USA. Hawaii and 1 other state had the highest population of Raphaela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raphaela 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 20 census records available for the last name Raphaela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raphaela 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Raphaela. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Raphaela. For the veterans among your Raphaela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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