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Raphiel Family History

Raphiel 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, Rapier, Rahill, Rappel, Rathel, Rayhill, Daniel

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Where is the Raphiel family from?

You can see how Raphiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raphiel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Raphiel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Raphiel families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Raphiel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Raphiel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raphiel 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 Raphiel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raphiel. 59% of Raphiel men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    59%
  • Farmer
    42%

What Raphiel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Raphiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raphiel 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Raphiel. 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 51 military records available for the last name Raphiel. For the veterans among your Raphiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raphiel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Raphiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Raphiel in 1965 was 87, and 63 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raphiel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raphiel 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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