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Raftrey Family History

Raftrey 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: Rarey, Rattray, Ratley, Raftery, Caffrey, Autrey, Awtrey, Rafter

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Where is the Raftrey family from?

You can see how Raftrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raftrey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Raftrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Raftrey families living in New York. This was about 48% of all the recorded Raftrey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Raftrey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raftrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Raftrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Raftrey. 100% of Raftrey men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Raftrey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Raftrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 499 census records available for the last name Raftrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raftrey 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Raftrey. 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 55 military records available for the last name Raftrey. For the veterans among your Raftrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raftrey lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2000, in the United States, Raftrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Raftrey in 1949 was 52, and 65 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raftrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raftrey 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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