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Raeford Family History

Raeford Name 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: Radford, Rayford, Raiford, Trafford, Record, Galford, Walford

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Where is the Raeford family from?

You can see how Raeford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raeford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Raeford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Raeford family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Raeford's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Raeford families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raeford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Raeford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raeford. 58% of Raeford men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Raeford women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raeford were Teacher and Domestic. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Painter
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    24%
  • Housework
    18%
  • Laundress
    18%
  • Domestic
    18%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Raeford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raeford 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Raeford. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 119 military records available for the last name Raeford. For the veterans among your Raeford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raeford lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Raeford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Raeford in 1963 was 47, and 33 in 2004.

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