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Rafoss Family History

Rafoss 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: Ross, Foss, Rafuse, Ramos, Rados, Raposa, Rayos, Lafosse, Lacoss

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Where is the Rafoss family from?

You can see how Rafoss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rafoss family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Rafoss family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rafoss's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rafoss families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rafoss 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 Rafoss ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rafoss. 100% of Rafoss men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Rafoss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rafoss 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Rafoss. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rafoss. For the veterans among your Rafoss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rafoss lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Rafoss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rafoss in 1963 was 66, and 79 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rafoss 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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