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Raferby Family History

Raferby 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: Rafferty, Raftery, Laferty, Darby, Rader, Ferry, Lavery, Rarey, Raby

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Where is the Raferby family from?

You can see how Raferby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raferby family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Raferby family living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Raferby's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Raferby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raferby 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 6 census records available for the last name Raferby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raferby 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Raferby. 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 1 military records available for the last name Raferby. For the veterans among your Raferby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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