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Raftree Family History

Raftree 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: Crabtree, Rafter, Rarey, Lagree, Rather, Free, Atlee, Rater, Rafuse

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Where is the Raftree family from?

You can see how Raftree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raftree family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Raftree families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Raftree families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Raftree's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Raftree families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raftree 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 Raftree ancestors do for a living?

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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Raftree family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Raftree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raftree 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Raftree. 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 48 military records available for the last name Raftree. For the veterans among your Raftree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raftree lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Raftree life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Raftree in 1968 was 88, and 64 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raftree

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raftree 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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