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Raff Family History

Raff Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a tall thin man from Middle High German rave ‘lath’.

German: from a personal name Raffo as yet unexplained.

English and Scottish: variant of Ralph.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Raff family from?

You can see how Raff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Raff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Raff families living in Lancashire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Raff's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Raff families in 1891.
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What did your Raff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Raff. 100% of Raff men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Raff women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Laundry Hand Ironer
    25%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Raff. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Raff. For the veterans among your Raff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raff lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Raff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Raff in 1947 was 40, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raff 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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