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Raffman Family History

Raffman 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: Roffman, Rahman, Rayman, Raffa, Radman, Raman, Hoffman, Kaufman

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Where is the Raffman family from?

You can see how Raffman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raffman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raffman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Raffman family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Raffman's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Raffman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raffman 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 329 census records available for the last name Raffman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raffman 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Raffman. 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 38 military records available for the last name Raffman. For the veterans among your Raffman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raffman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Raffman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Raffman in 1968 was 80, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raffman 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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