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Rafterman Family History

Rafterman 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: Ratterman, Raterman, Waterman, Alterman, Batterman, Lanterman

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Where is the Rafterman family from?

You can see how Rafterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rafterman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rafterman family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rafterman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rafterman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rafterman 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 17 census records available for the last name Rafterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rafterman 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rafterman. 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 15 military records available for the last name Rafterman. For the veterans among your Rafterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rafterman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Rafterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rafterman in 1964 was 68, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rafterman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rafterman 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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