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Rafie Family History

Rafie 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: Rafiq, Marie, Rase, Raine, Rake, Rais, Race, Radi, Raffa, Range

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Where is the Rafie family from?

You can see how Rafie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rafie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rafie families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 8 Rafie families living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rafie's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Rafie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rafie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Rafie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rafie 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Rafie. 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 Rafie. For the veterans among your Rafie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rafie lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rafie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rafie in 1958 was 62, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rafie 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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