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Rafte Family History

Rafte 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: Ratte, Rafter, Rath, Pate, Rase, Raine, Rake, Matte, Ranta, Race

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Where is the Rafte family from?

You can see how Rafte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rafte family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rafte family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rafte's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Rafte families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rafte 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 92 census records available for the last name Rafte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rafte 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Rafte. 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 14 military records available for the last name Rafte. For the veterans among your Rafte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rafte lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Rafte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rafte in 1981 was 50, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rafte 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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