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Raffenberger Family History

Raffenberger Surname 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: Kaffenberger, Raffensperger, Poffenberger, Offenberger, Puffenberger

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Where is the Raffenberger family from?

You can see how Raffenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raffenberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raffenberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Raffenberger families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Raffenberger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Raffenberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raffenberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Raffenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raffenberger 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 Raffenberger. 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 43 military records available for the last name Raffenberger. For the veterans among your Raffenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raffenberger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1971, in the United States, Raffenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Raffenberger in 1964 was 46, and 48 in 1971.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raffenberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raffenberger ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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