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Raffill Family History

Raffill Surname Meaning

see Raffle.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Raffill family from?

You can see how Raffill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raffill family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Raffill families living in Staffordshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Raffill's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Raffill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raffill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Raffill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Raffill. 100% of Raffill men worked as a Gardener and 100% of Raffill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Raffill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Raffill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raffill 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Raffill. 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 55 military records available for the last name Raffill. For the veterans among your Raffill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raffill lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Raffill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Raffill in 1975 was 81, and 78 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raffill 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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