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Raffensbarge Family History

Raffensbarge 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: Raffensperger, Kaffenberger, Buffenbarger, Puffenbarger, Poffenbarger

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Raffensbarge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raffensbarge 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 Raffensbarge. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Raffensbarge. For the veterans among your Raffensbarge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raffensbarge lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1980, in the United States, Raffensbarge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Raffensbarge in 1967 was 82, and 82 in 1980.

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