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Raffaelli Family History

Raffaelli Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Raffaello a variant of Raffaele (see Raphael ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Raffaele, Rastelli, Pacelli, Raffel, Rafael, Pascarelli, Paganelli

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Where is the Raffaelli family from?

You can see how Raffaelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raffaelli family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Raffaelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Raffaelli families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Raffaelli's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Raffaelli families in 1880.
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What did your Raffaelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raffaelli. 20% of Raffaelli men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Raffaelli women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raffaelli were Proprietor and Saleslady. .

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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
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    45%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Saleslady
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Raffaelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raffaelli 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 900 immigration records available for the last name Raffaelli. 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 242 military records available for the last name Raffaelli. For the veterans among your Raffaelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raffaelli lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Raffaelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Raffaelli in 1954 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

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