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Raffaelo Family History

Raffaelo 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: Raffaele, Raffel, Rafael, Raffaelli, Ruffalo, Raffield, Raphael

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Where is the Raffaelo family from?

You can see how Raffaelo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raffaelo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Raffaelo families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Raffaelo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Raffaelo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raffaelo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Raffaelo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raffaelo. 100% of Raffaelo 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 163 census records available for the last name Raffaelo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raffaelo 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Raffaelo. 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 43 military records available for the last name Raffaelo. For the veterans among your Raffaelo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raffaelo lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Raffaelo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Raffaelo in 1973 was 74, and 91 in 2004.

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