This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Raphan family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Raphan Family History

Raphan 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: Rahman, Kaplan, Gahan, Lapan, Rayman, Nathan, Raphael, Pradhan, Rapa

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Raphan family from?

You can see how Raphan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raphan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Raphan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Raphan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Raphan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Raphan families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raphan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Raphan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raphan. 100% of Raphan men worked as a Salesman.

View Census Data for Raphan | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Raphan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Raphan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raphan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Raphan

Passenger Lists

There are 104 immigration records available for the last name Raphan. 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.

View all Raphan immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Raphan. For the veterans among your Raphan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Raphan military records

You've only scratched the surface of Raphan family history

Discover More

What is the average Raphan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Raphan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Raphan in 1965 was 71, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raphan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raphan 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Raphan family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial