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Raftry Family History

Raftry Surname Meaning

from Ó Reachtabhra see Raftery.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Raftry family from?

You can see how Raftry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raftry family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Raftry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Raftry families living in Massachusetts. This was about 36% of all the recorded Raftry's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Raftry families in 1880.
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What did your Raftry ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Plasterer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Raftry. 50% of Raftry men worked as a Plasterer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Plasterer
    50%
  • Latton
    50%

What Raftry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 383 census records available for the last name Raftry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raftry 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Raftry. 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 40 military records available for the last name Raftry. For the veterans among your Raftry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raftry lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Raftry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Raftry in 1964 was 77, and 79 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raftry 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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