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Raferal Family History

Raferal Surname 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: Real, Tafel, Safran, Rader, Amaral, Macera, Rager, Kapral, Regal

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Where is the Raferal family from?

You can see how Raferal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raferal family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Raferal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Raferal families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Raferal's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Raferal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raferal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Raferal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raferal 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Raferal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Raferal. For the veterans among your Raferal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raferal lifespan?

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