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Raffa Family History

Raffa Surname Meaning

Italian:: possibly a feminized form of Raffo. habitational name from Raffa a place in Puegnano del Garda in Brescia province.

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


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Where is the Raffa family from?

You can see how Raffa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raffa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Raffa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Raffa families living in New York. This was about 90% of all the recorded Raffa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Raffa families in 1880.
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What did your Raffa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raffa. 26% of Raffa men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Raffa women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raffa were New Worker and Binder.

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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
    26%
  • Barber
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    20%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Binder
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Raffa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raffa 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Raffa. 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 791 military records available for the last name Raffa. For the veterans among your Raffa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raffa lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Raffa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Raffa in 1951 was 54, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raffa 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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