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Raftner Family History

Raftner 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: Ratner, Rattner, Rafter, Kastner, Hafner, Rather, Rayner, Reffner

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Where is the Raftner family from?

You can see how Raftner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raftner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Raftner family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Raftner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Raftner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raftner 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 12 census records available for the last name Raftner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raftner 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Raftner. 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 military records available for the last name Raftner. For the veterans among your Raftner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raftner lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2000, in the United States, Raftner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Raftner in 1998 was 80, and 81 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raftner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raftner 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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