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Raphell Family History

Raphell 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: Rishell, Rachel, Ramsell, Raphael, Capell, Capwell, Rathmell, Rothell

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Where is the Raphell family from?

You can see how Raphell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raphell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Raphell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Raphell family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Raphell's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Raphell families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raphell 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 102 census records available for the last name Raphell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raphell 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Raphell. 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 Raphell. For the veterans among your Raphell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raphell lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1995, in the United States, Raphell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Raphell in 1993 was 38, and 66 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raphell 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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