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Raffeo Family History

Raffeo 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: Raffel, Raffo, Graffeo, Maffeo, Ruffo, Draffen, Raffa, Riffel, Rauseo

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Where is the Raffeo family from?

You can see how Raffeo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raffeo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Raffeo family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Raffeo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Raffeo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raffeo 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 Raffeo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Huckster was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raffeo. 100% of Raffeo men worked as a Huckster.

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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

  • Huckster
    100%

What Raffeo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Raffeo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raffeo 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Raffeo. 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 15 military records available for the last name Raffeo. For the veterans among your Raffeo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raffeo lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Raffeo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Raffeo in 1966 was 50, and 65 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raffeo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raffeo 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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