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Raiff Family History

Raiff 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: Reiff, Raff, Riff, Raine, Rais, Griff, Reff, Stiff, Raffa, Raith

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Where is the Raiff family from?

You can see how Raiff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raiff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Raiff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Raiff families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Raiff's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Raiff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raiff 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 Raiff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raiff. 40% of Raiff men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Raiff women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raiff were Operator and Bookkeeper.

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Cashier
    20%
  • Operator
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Raiff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 831 census records available for the last name Raiff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raiff 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Raiff. 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 121 military records available for the last name Raiff. For the veterans among your Raiff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raiff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Raiff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Raiff in 1963 was 75, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raiff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raiff 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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