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Raffi Family History

Raffi 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: Raffa, Raff, Raffo, Raffin, Ruffo, Radi, Reff, Graff, Raffel, Rauf

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Where is the Raffi family from?

You can see how Raffi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raffi family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Raffi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Raffi families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Raffi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Raffi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raffi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Raffi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raffi. 50% of Raffi men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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What Raffi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 543 census records available for the last name Raffi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raffi 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Raffi. 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 84 military records available for the last name Raffi. For the veterans among your Raffi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raffi lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Raffi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Raffi in 1966 was 81, and 86 in 2004.

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