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Raffensparger Family History

Raffensparger 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, Hopfensperger, Buffenbarger

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Where is the Raffensparger family from?

You can see how Raffensparger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raffensparger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raffensparger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Raffensparger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 62% of all the recorded Raffensparger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Raffensparger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Raffensparger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raffensparger 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Raffensparger. 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 161 military records available for the last name Raffensparger. For the veterans among your Raffensparger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raffensparger 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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