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Raftory Family History

Raftory 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: Raftery, Rafter, Pastor, Trafford, Sartor, Bator, Factor, Radford

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Where is the Raftory family from?

You can see how Raftory families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raftory family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Raftory families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Raftory's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Raftory families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raftory 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 29 census records available for the last name Raftory. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raftory 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 Raftory. 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 2 military records available for the last name Raftory. For the veterans among your Raftory ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raftory lifespan?

Average Raftory life expectancy in 1970 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raftory 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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