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Raffay Family History

Raffay 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, Radway, Raffel, Ratay, Baffa, Graffam, Raff, Riffey, Gaffey

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Where is the Raffay family from?

You can see how Raffay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raffay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Raffay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Raffay families living in Berkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Raffay's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Raffay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raffay 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 Raffay ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Printer
    50%
  • Upholsterer
    50%

What Raffay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Raffay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raffay 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Raffay. 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 298 military records available for the last name Raffay. For the veterans among your Raffay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raffay lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2000, in the United States, Raffay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Raffay in 1957 was 47, and 75 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raffay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raffay 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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