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Raflin Family History

Raflin 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: Laflin, Raglin, Raffin, Karlin, Maslin, Carlin, Malin, Vallin, Gatlin

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Where is the Raflin family from?

You can see how Raflin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raflin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raflin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Raflin families living in Georgia. This was about 44% of all the recorded Raflin's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Raflin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raflin 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 67 census records available for the last name Raflin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raflin 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Raflin. 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 12 military records available for the last name Raflin. For the veterans among your Raflin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raflin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1967, in the United States, Raflin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Raflin in 1964 was 72, and 72 in 1967.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raflin 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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