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Raffard Family History

Raffard 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: Trafford, Radford, Raffa, Pafford, Rayford, Gafford, Safford, Fafard

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Where is the Raffard family from?

You can see how Raffard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raffard family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Raffard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Raffard family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Raffard's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Raffard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raffard 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 151 census records available for the last name Raffard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raffard 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Raffard. 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 18 military records available for the last name Raffard. For the veterans among your Raffard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raffard lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Raffard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Raffard in 1977 was 84, and 91 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raffard 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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