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Raph Family History

Raph 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: Rath, Rapp, Rapa, Ralph, Rash, Rach, Rape, Reph, Rauh, Ram

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Where is the Raph family from?

You can see how Raph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raph family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Raph families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Raph families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Raph's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Raph families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raph surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Raph ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raph. 37% of Raph men worked as a Carpenter and 40% of Raph women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raph were Laborer and Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    37%
  • Slater
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    40%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%

What Raph family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Raph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raph 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Raph. 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 121 military records available for the last name Raph. For the veterans among your Raph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raph lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Raph life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Raph in 1959 was 61, and 71 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raph

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raph ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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