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Raffauf Family History

Raffauf 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: Raffa, Baldauf, Raffel, Rauf, Baffa, Graffam, Raff, Reukauf, Rafael

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Where is the Raffauf family from?

You can see how Raffauf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raffauf family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Raffauf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Raffauf family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Raffauf's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Raffauf families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raffauf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Raffauf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raffauf. 50% of Raffauf men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

What Raffauf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Raffauf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raffauf 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Raffauf. 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 223 military records available for the last name Raffauf. For the veterans among your Raffauf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raffauf lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Raffauf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Raffauf in 1964 was 70, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raffauf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raffauf 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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