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Raftshol Family History

Raftshol 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: Raithel, Kathol, Rathel, Barthol, Rath, Raso, Hartshorn, Rachel

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Where is the Raftshol family from?

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

There are 40 census records available for the last name Raftshol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raftshol 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Raftshol. 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 24 military records available for the last name Raftshol. For the veterans among your Raftshol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raftshol lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Raftshol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Raftshol in 1975 was 72, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raftshol 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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