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Raffarton Family History

Raffarton 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: Rafferty, Raffetto, Daffron, Alderton, Wharton, Marton, Allerton

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Where is the Raffarton family from?

You can see how Raffarton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raffarton family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Raffarton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Raffarton families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Raffarton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Raffarton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Raffarton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raffarton 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Raffarton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Raffarton. For the veterans among your Raffarton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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