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Raphelson Family History

Raphelson 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: Michelson, Mcpherson, Samuelson, Abelson, Acheson, Adelson, Danielson

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Where is the Raphelson family from?

You can see how Raphelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raphelson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Raphelson families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Raphelson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Raphelson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Raphelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raphelson 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 Raphelson. 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 13 military records available for the last name Raphelson. For the veterans among your Raphelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raphelson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Raphelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Raphelson in 1970 was 73, and 74 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raphelson 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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