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Raffensbarger Family History

Raffensbarger 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: Raffensperger, Kaffenberger, Buffenbarger, Puffenbarger, Poffenbarger

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Where is the Raffensbarger family from?

You can see how Raffensbarger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raffensbarger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raffensbarger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Raffensbarger families living in Indiana. This was about 57% of all the recorded Raffensbarger's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Raffensbarger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Raffensbarger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raffensbarger 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 Raffensbarger. 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 10 military records available for the last name Raffensbarger. For the veterans among your Raffensbarger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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