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Raffeld Family History

Raffeld 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: Raffel, Raffield, Riffel, Rehfeld, Saffell, Affeldt, Rayfield, Rafael

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Where is the Raffeld family from?

You can see how Raffeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raffeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raffeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Raffeld families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 71% of all the recorded Raffeld's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Raffeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raffeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Raffeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raffeld 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Raffeld. 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 14 military records available for the last name Raffeld. For the veterans among your Raffeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raffeld lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Raffeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Raffeld in 1962 was 61, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raffeld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raffeld 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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