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Raffuse Family History

Raffuse 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: Rafuse, Raguse, Fuse, Rase, Rasmus, Vause, Raffa, Rufus, Rauseo

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Where is the Raffuse family from?

You can see how Raffuse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raffuse family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Raffuse families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Raffuse's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Raffuse families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raffuse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Raffuse ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Raffuse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raffuse 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Raffuse. 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 8 military records available for the last name Raffuse. For the veterans among your Raffuse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raffuse lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2001, in the United States, Raffuse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Raffuse in 1987 was 67, and 65 in 2001.

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