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Raefer Family History

Raefer 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: Reefer, Raeder, Kaefer, Kiefer, Reder, Roemer, Reifer, Rader, Jaeger

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Where is the Raefer family from?

You can see how Raefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raefer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Raefer families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Raefer families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Raefer's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Raefer families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raefer 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 60 census records available for the last name Raefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raefer 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Raefer. 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 Raefer. For the veterans among your Raefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raefer lifespan?

Average Raefer life expectancy in 1962 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raefer 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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