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Rafe Family History

Rafe Surname Meaning

see Ralph.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rafe family from?

You can see how Rafe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rafe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rafe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Rafe families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Rafe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rafe families in 1891.
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What did your Rafe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Caterer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rafe. 100% of Rafe men worked as a Master Caterer and 88% of Rafe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Master Caterer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rafe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rafe 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Rafe. 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 190 military records available for the last name Rafe. For the veterans among your Rafe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rafe lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Rafe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rafe in 1969 was 69, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rafe 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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