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Raphelson Family History

Raphelson 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: 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.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raphelson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Raphelson ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Raphelson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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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 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 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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