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Raffile Family History

Raffile 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, Riffle, Raile, Waffle, Raffaele, Raffin, Raffield, Saffle

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Where is the Raffile family from?

You can see how Raffile families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raffile family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raffile families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Raffile families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Raffile's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Raffile families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raffile surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Raffile family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Raffile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raffile 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 Raffile. 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 82 military records available for the last name Raffile. For the veterans among your Raffile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raffile lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Raffile life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Raffile in 1966 was 86, and 68 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raffile 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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