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Raftary Family History

Raftary 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: Raftery, Ratay, Lafary, Rafter, Tatar, Ranta, Safar, Rantala, Santry

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Where is the Raftary family from?

You can see how Raftary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raftary family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Raftary families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Raftary families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Raftary's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Raftary families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raftary 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 71 census records available for the last name Raftary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raftary 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Raftary. 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 10 military records available for the last name Raftary. For the veterans among your Raftary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raftary lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1994, in the United States, Raftary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Raftary in 1981 was 82, and 87 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raftary

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raftary 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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