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Raiffe Family History

Raiffe 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: Riffe, Raine, Reiff, Raffa, Taaffe, Riffel, Raffel, Raiche, Taffe

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Where is the Raiffe family from?

You can see how Raiffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raiffe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Raiffe families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Raiffe's in USA. New York had the highest population of Raiffe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raiffe 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 66 census records available for the last name Raiffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raiffe 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Raiffe. 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 13 military records available for the last name Raiffe. For the veterans among your Raiffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raiffe lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Raiffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Raiffe in 1972 was 89, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raiffe 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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