History of your Surname
Get access to Raft family records.Start a free trial

Raft Family History

Raft 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: Kraft, Rast, Haft, Daft, Taft, Graft, Raff, Ranft, Saft, Craft

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Raft family from?

You can see how Raft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raft family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Raft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Raft families living in New York. This was about 27% of all the recorded Raft's in USA. New York had the highest population of Raft families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raft surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Raft ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raft. 45% of Raft men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Raft women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raft were Bartender and Cook. .

View Census Data for Raft | Data not to scale

*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
    45%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Bartender
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Cook
    50%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Raft family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Raft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raft census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Raft

Passenger Lists

There are 280 immigration records available for the last name Raft. 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.

View all Raft immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Raft. For the veterans among your Raft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Raft military records

You've only scratched the surface of Raft family history

Discover More

What is the average Raft lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Raft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Raft in 1951 was 44, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raft

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Raft family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Raft last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial