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Raffelson Family History

Raffelson 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: Raffel, Samuelson, Abelson, Adelson, Danielson, Askelson, Raulerson

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Where is the Raffelson family from?

You can see how Raffelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raffelson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Raffelson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Raffelson families living in Wisconsin. This was about 70% of all the recorded Raffelson's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Raffelson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raffelson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Raffelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raffelson. 44% of Raffelson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Raffelson women worked as a Waitress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Farm Worker
    13%
  • Watchmaker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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What Raffelson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 549 census records available for the last name Raffelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raffelson 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Raffelson. 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 179 military records available for the last name Raffelson. For the veterans among your Raffelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raffelson lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Raffelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Raffelson in 1958 was 40, and 55 in 2003.

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