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Ralfer Family History

Ralfer 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: Palmer, Alger, Waller, Galler, Alter, Malter, Halter, Balmer, Calder

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Where is the Ralfer family from?

You can see how Ralfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ralfer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ralfer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Ralfer families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Ralfer's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Ralfer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Ralfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ralfer 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Ralfer. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ralfer. For the veterans among your Ralfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ralfer lifespan?

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