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Raffetto Family History

Raffetto Surname Meaning

Italian: from a pet form of Raffa or a shortened form of Raffaelletto

itself a compound of Raffaele + the diminutive suffix -etto.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Raffetto family from?

You can see how Raffetto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raffetto family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raffetto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Raffetto families living in California. This was about 56% of all the recorded Raffetto's in USA. California had the highest population of Raffetto families in 1880.
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What did your Raffetto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raffetto. 28% of Raffetto men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Raffetto women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raffetto were Laborer and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    40%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

What Raffetto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Raffetto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raffetto 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Raffetto. 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 290 military records available for the last name Raffetto. For the veterans among your Raffetto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raffetto lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Raffetto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Raffetto in 1961 was 88, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raffetto 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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