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Raffe Family History

Raffe Surname Meaning

see Ralph.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Raffe family from?

You can see how Raffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raffe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Raffe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Raffe families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Raffe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Raffe families in 1891.
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What did your Raffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Riding Master and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Raffe. 50% of Raffe men worked as a Riding Master and 80% of Raffe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raffe were Timekeeper store Buyer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Riding Master
    50%
  • Timekeeper store Buyer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Incapacitated
    9%
  • Novelty Packer
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    6%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Raffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raffe 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 706 immigration records available for the last name Raffe. 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 366 military records available for the last name Raffe. For the veterans among your Raffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raffe lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Raffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Raffe in 1943 was 30, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raffe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raffe 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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