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Rafala Family History

Rafala Name 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: Rajala, Rantala, Raffa, Hakala, Zabala, Sabala, Rogala, Hatala

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Where is the Rafala family from?

You can see how Rafala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rafala family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rafala families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Rafala families living in Connecticut. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rafala's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Rafala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rafala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rafala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rafala. 100% of Rafala 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Rafala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rafala 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Rafala. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 72 military records available for the last name Rafala. For the veterans among your Rafala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rafala lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Rafala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rafala in 1962 was 74, and 84 in 2003.

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