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Rafish Family History

Rafish 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: Raish, Rais, Raith, Rash, Raisch, Rafuse, Ramesh, Fish, Barish

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Where is the Rafish family from?

You can see how Rafish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rafish family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rafish families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Rafish family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rafish's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rafish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rafish 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 56 census records available for the last name Rafish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rafish 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 Rafish. 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 9 military records available for the last name Rafish. For the veterans among your Rafish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rafish lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Rafish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rafish in 1970 was 83, and 97 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rafish 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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