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Raffensberger Family History

Raffensberger Surname Meaning

Variant of Raffensperger.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Raffensberger family from?

You can see how Raffensberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raffensberger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Raffensberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 6 Raffensberger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 55% of all the recorded Raffensberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Raffensberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raffensberger 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 Raffensberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raffensberger. 35% of Raffensberger men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Raffensberger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raffensberger were Painter and Waitress.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Foreman
    15%
  • Painter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Raffensberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Raffensberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raffensberger 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Raffensberger. 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 506 military records available for the last name Raffensberger. For the veterans among your Raffensberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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