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Raphelia Family History

Raphelia 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: Rachel, Raphael, Ramella, Capella, Ramaglia, Papalia, Rachlin

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Where is the Raphelia family from?

You can see how Raphelia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raphelia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Raphelia family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Raphelia's in USA. California had the highest population of Raphelia families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Raphelia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raphelia 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Raphelia. 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 Raphelia. For the veterans among your Raphelia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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