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Raphaelson Family History

Raphaelson 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, Michaelson, Michelson, Mcpherson, Samuelson, Richardson

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Where is the Raphaelson family from?

You can see how Raphaelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raphaelson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raphaelson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Raphaelson families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Raphaelson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Raphaelson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raphaelson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Raphaelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Raphaelson. 100% of Raphaelson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Raphaelson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 437 census records available for the last name Raphaelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raphaelson 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Raphaelson. 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 56 military records available for the last name Raphaelson. For the veterans among your Raphaelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raphaelson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Raphaelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Raphaelson in 1963 was 81, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raphaelson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raphaelson 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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