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Rafay Family History

Rafay 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: Ratay, Ray, Rana, Rada, Fay, Raak, Safar, Raba, Rarey, Raby

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Where is the Rafay family from?

You can see how Rafay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rafay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Rafay families living in Massachusetts. This was about 86% of all the recorded Rafay's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Rafay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rafay 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 Rafay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rafay. 100% of Rafay men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Rafay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Rafay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rafay 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Rafay. 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 22 military records available for the last name Rafay. For the veterans among your Rafay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rafay lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rafay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rafay in 1963 was 57, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rafay 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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