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Raffier Family History

Raffier 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: Reffner, Raffel, Jaffer, Saffer, Gaffner, Haffer, Rapier, Rainier

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Where is the Raffier family from?

You can see how Raffier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raffier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Raffier families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Raffier's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Raffier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raffier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Raffier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raffier. 100% of Raffier men worked as a Shipping Clerk. .

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    100%
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What Raffier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Raffier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raffier 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Raffier. 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 15 military records available for the last name Raffier. For the veterans among your Raffier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raffier lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Raffier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Raffier in 1964 was 71, and 86 in 2000.

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