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Raffordy Family History

Raffordy 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: Trafford, Radford, Pafford, Rayford, Rafferty, Gafford, Safford

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Where is the Raffordy family from?

You can see how Raffordy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raffordy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Raffordy families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 9 Raffordy families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Raffordy's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Raffordy families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Raffordy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raffordy 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Raffordy. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Raffordy. For the veterans among your Raffordy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raffordy lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raffordy

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