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Raffenberg Family History

Raffenberg 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: Hoffenberg, Rabenberg, Laufenberg, Rautenberg, Kaufenberg, Falkenberg

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Where is the Raffenberg family from?

You can see how Raffenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raffenberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Raffenberg families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Raffenberg families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Raffenberg's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Raffenberg families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Raffenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raffenberg 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Raffenberg. 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 24 military records available for the last name Raffenberg. For the veterans among your Raffenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raffenberg lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Raffenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Raffenberg in 1970 was 73, and 60 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raffenberg 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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