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Raffert Family History

Raffert 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, Lafferty, Leffert, Reffett, Raffel, Jaffer, Daffern, Saffer

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Where is the Raffert family from?

You can see how Raffert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raffert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Raffert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Raffert families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Raffert's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Raffert families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Raffert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raffert 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Raffert. 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 116 military records available for the last name Raffert. For the veterans among your Raffert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raffert lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1968, in the United States, Raffert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Raffert in 1966 was 91, and 83 in 1968.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raffert 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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