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Raeff Family History

Raeff 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: Reff, Raff, Rueff, Graeff, Raef, Rieff, Reiff, Neff, Raffa, Sheff

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Where is the Raeff family from?

You can see how Raeff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raeff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raeff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Raeff families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Raeff's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Raeff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raeff 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 64 census records available for the last name Raeff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raeff 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Raeff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Raeff. For the veterans among your Raeff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raeff lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Raeff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Raeff in 1969 was 72, and 101 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raeff 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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