Origins of the Rafter surname

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    In 1921, most Rafters lived in london

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    2,700 Rafter Travel & migration records
    1,600 Rafters found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Rafters

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Rafters in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    Worsted Spinner

    6

    Worsted Weaver

    6

    Servant

    5

    Charwoman

    4

    Commmon male occupations for Rafters in 1921

    Tailor

    10

    General Labourer

    9

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    9

    Farm Labourer

    7

    Shoemaker

    7

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