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Raffield Name Meaning

English (London): variant of Rayfield . This surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Raffel, Offield, Rayfield, Banfield, Caufield, Camfield, Wigfield

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Where is the Raffield family from?

You can see how Raffield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raffield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Raffield families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Raffield families living in London. This was about 62% of all the recorded Raffield's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Raffield families in 1891.
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What did your Raffield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman and Floor Lady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raffield. 31% of Raffield men worked as a Fisherman and 100% of Raffield women worked as a Floor Lady. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Fisherman
    31%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Floor Lady
    100%
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What Raffield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Raffield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raffield 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Raffield. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 384 military records available for the last name Raffield. For the veterans among your Raffield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raffield lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Raffield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Raffield in 1955 was 43, and 67 in 2004.

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