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Raffio Family History

Raffio 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: Raffo, Raffin, Ruffo, Raffa, Raffel, Ruffin, Zaffino, Rafiq, Raff

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Where is the Raffio family from?

You can see how Raffio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raffio family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Raffio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Raffio families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Raffio's in USA. New York had the highest population of Raffio families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raffio surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Raffio ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Raffio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raffio 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Raffio. 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 57 military records available for the last name Raffio. For the veterans among your Raffio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raffio lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Raffio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Raffio in 1967 was 77, and 82 in 2003.

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