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Raiffa Family History

Raiffa 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: Raffa, Reiff, Raia, Raiola, Baffa, Raff, Riff, Raffo, Riffe, Jaffa

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Where is the Raiffa family from?

You can see how Raiffa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raiffa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Raiffa families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Raiffa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Raiffa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raiffa 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 45 census records available for the last name Raiffa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raiffa 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Raiffa. 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 3 military records available for the last name Raiffa. For the veterans among your Raiffa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raiffa lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Raiffa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Raiffa in 1974 was 63, and 27 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raiffa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raiffa 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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