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Raffl Family History

Raffl 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, Raffel, Raff, Raffo, Tafel, Ruffo, Reff, Ramel, Riffel, Graff

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Where is the Raffl family from?

You can see how Raffl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raffl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Raffl families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Raffl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Raffl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raffl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Raffl ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Raffl ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Raffl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raffl 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Raffl. 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 54 military records available for the last name Raffl. For the veterans among your Raffl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raffl lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Raffl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Raffl in 1965 was 71, and 87 in 2001.

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