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Raforth Family History

Raforth 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: Danforth, Forth, Haworth, Goforth, Rath, Roth, North, Fort, Radford

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Where is the Raforth family from?

You can see how Raforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raforth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Raforth families living in Iowa. This was about 22% of all the recorded Raforth's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Raforth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raforth 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 198 census records available for the last name Raforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raforth 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Raforth. 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 37 military records available for the last name Raforth. For the veterans among your Raforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raforth lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Raforth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Raforth in 1966 was 84, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raforth 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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