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Rafoth Family History

Rafoth 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: Rath, Roth, Raith, Rauth, Foth, Rooth, Root, Booth, Roch, Rota

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Where is the Rafoth family from?

You can see how Rafoth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rafoth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rafoth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Rafoth families living in Ohio. This was about 78% of all the recorded Rafoth's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rafoth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rafoth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rafoth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rafoth. 50% of Rafoth men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rafoth women worked as an Operator. .

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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
    50%
  • Fireman
    17%
  • Helper Farmer
    17%
  • Operator
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 769 census records available for the last name Rafoth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rafoth 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Rafoth. 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 81 military records available for the last name Rafoth. For the veterans among your Rafoth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rafoth lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rafoth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rafoth in 1958 was 48, and 78 in 2004.

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