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Rophael Family History

Rophael 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: Raphael, Roppel, Rochel, Rohal, Michael, Koppel, Rachel, Voshall

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Where is the Rophael family from?

You can see how Rophael families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rophael family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rophael family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rophael's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Rophael families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rophael 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 67 census records available for the last name Rophael. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rophael 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Rophael. 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 5 military records available for the last name Rophael. For the veterans among your Rophael ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rophael lifespan?

Average Rophael life expectancy in 2002 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rophael

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rophael 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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