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Raftis Family History

Raftis Surname Meaning

Greek: variant of Raptis ‘tailor’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Raftis family from?

You can see how Raftis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raftis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Raftis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Raftis families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Raftis's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Raftis families in 1891.
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What did your Raftis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cashier and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raftis. 20% of Raftis men worked as a Cashier and 60% of Raftis women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raftis were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Raftis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Raftis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raftis 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 356 immigration records available for the last name Raftis. 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 200 military records available for the last name Raftis. For the veterans among your Raftis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raftis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Raftis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Raftis in 1962 was 80, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raftis 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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