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Raif Family History

Raif 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: Rais, Raia, Rauf, Rai, Rain, Raff, Reif, Raef, Rail, Raaf

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Where is the Raif family from?

You can see how Raif families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raif family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Raif families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Raif families living in Georgia. This was about 20% of all the recorded Raif's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Raif families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raif surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Raif ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raif. 60% of Raif men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Raif women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 799 census records available for the last name Raif. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raif 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Raif. 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 117 military records available for the last name Raif. For the veterans among your Raif ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raif lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Raif life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Raif in 1947 was 43, and 87 in 2004.

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