Origins of the Rafe surname
About the Rafes
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Interesting facts about Rafe
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What are the most common Rafe first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Rafes
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Rafes in 1921
L C C School
3
Shoemaker
3
Clicker
2
Dress Maker
2
House Keeper
2
Commmon male occupations for Rafes in 1921
Carpenter
6
Clerk
4
Tailor
4
Butcher
3
Carman
3
