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Rafti Family History

Rafti 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: Ratti, Rath, Ranta, Marti, Kraft, Radi, Raffa, Ratz, Raith, Rast

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Where is the Rafti family from?

You can see how Rafti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rafti family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rafti families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rafti family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Rafti's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Rafti families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rafti surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rafti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rafti. 60% of Rafti 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
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%
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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Rafti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rafti 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 Rafti. 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 56 military records available for the last name Rafti. For the veterans among your Rafti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rafti lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Rafti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rafti in 1962 was 83, and 90 in 2003.

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