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Raffurty Family History

Raffurty 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: Rafferty, Lafferty, Cafferty, Raffety, Halferty, Zaffuto, Raftery

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Where is the Raffurty family from?

You can see how Raffurty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raffurty family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Raffurty families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Raffurty families living in Dumfries-shire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Raffurty's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire and 1 other county had the highest population of Raffurty families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Raffurty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raffurty 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Raffurty. 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 6 military records available for the last name Raffurty. For the veterans among your Raffurty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raffurty lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Raffurty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Raffurty in 1957 was 54, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raffurty 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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