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Raphling Family History

Raphling 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: Dahling, Rachlin, Rawling, Rehling, Krahling, Raveling, Appling

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Where is the Raphling family from?

You can see how Raphling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raphling family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Raphling family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Raphling's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Raphling families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raphling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Raphling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Raphling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raphling 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Raphling. 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 1 military records available for the last name Raphling. For the veterans among your Raphling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raphling lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1993, in the United States, Raphling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Raphling in 1988 was 78, and 89 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raphling 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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