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Raphel Family History

Raphel 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: Rachel, Raphael, Rappel, Rathel, Capel, Kappel, Appel, Kachel, Ramel

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Where is the Raphel family from?

You can see how Raphel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raphel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Raphel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Raphel family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Raphel's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Raphel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raphel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Raphel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raphel. 27% of Raphel men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Raphel women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Raphel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raphel 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Raphel. 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 156 military records available for the last name Raphel. For the veterans among your Raphel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raphel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Raphel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Raphel in 1963 was 42, and 64 in 2004.

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