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Raffan Family History

Raffan Surname Meaning

from Rathven (Banffs) of uncertain derivation. Compare Ruthven.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Raffan family from?

You can see how Raffan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raffan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Raffan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 2 Raffan families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Raffan's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Raffan families in 1891.
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What did your Raffan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Raffan. 100% of Raffan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Raffan 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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Raffan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raffan 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 592 immigration records available for the last name Raffan. 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 261 military records available for the last name Raffan. For the veterans among your Raffan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raffan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Raffan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Raffan in 1963 was 77, and 84 in 1997.

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