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Raftas Family History

Raftas 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: Ranta, Raffa, Matas, Mattas, Ratay, Rayas, Raptis, Rattan, Ratta

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Where is the Raftas family from?

You can see how Raftas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raftas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Raftas family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Raftas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Raftas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Raftas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raftas 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Raftas. 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 8 military records available for the last name Raftas. For the veterans among your Raftas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raftas lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2003, in the United States, Raftas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Raftas in 1986 was 35, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raftas 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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