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Raftery Family History & Genealogy

1,048 biographies and 2 photos with the Raftery last name. Discover the family history, nationality, origin and common names of Raftery family members.
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Raftery Last Name History & Origin

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Name Origin

It is Irish in origin from O ' Raithbheartaigh, or O' Raifeartaigh it is claimed the name derives from rath bheartach meaning prosperity wielded

Spellings & Pronunciations

Rafferty,

Nationality & Ethnicity

Western seaboard ot Ireland Mayo/Galway

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Early Rafteries

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Honora Raftery 1804 - 1895 Richmond, Australia
Honora Raftery of Richmond Australia was born in 1804, and died at age 91 years old in 1895 in Richmond.
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Thomas Raftery 1821 - 1868 Australia
Thomas Raftery of Australia was born in 1821 to Pat Rafftery and Mary Ganley Rafftery. He had a brother Michael Rafftery. Thomas Raftery died at age 47 years old in 1868.
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Catherine Raftery 1826 - 1914 Northcote, Australia
Catherine Raftery of Northcote Australia was born in 1826, and died at age 88 years old in 1914 in Northcote.
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Patrick Raftery 1837 - 1879 Australia
Patrick Raftery of Australia was born in 1837, and died at age 42 years old in 1879.
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Patrick Raftery 1841 - 1913 Shton, Australia
Patrick Raftery of Shton Australia was born in 1841 to James Raftery and Ellen Carigg Raftery. Patrick Raftery died at age 72 years old in 1913 in Shton.
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Patrick Raftery 1841 - 1911 Wgul, Australia
Patrick Raftery of Wgul Australia was born in 1841, and died at age 70 years old in 1911 in Wgul.
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Catherine Raftery 1846 - 1912 Melbourne East, Australia
Catherine Raftery of Melbourne East Australia was born in 1846, and died at age 66 years old in 1912 in Melbourne East.
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Bridget Raftery 1846 - 1929 Richmond, Australia
Bridget Raftery of Richmond Australia was born in 1846, and died at age 83 years old in 1929 in Richmond.
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Michael Raftery 1846 - 1916 Collingwood, Australia
Michael Raftery of Collingwood Australia was born in 1846 to Michael Raftery and Honora Dunn Raftery. He had siblings Patrick Raftery and Catherine Raftery. Michael Raftery died at age 70 years old in 1916 in Collingwood.
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Patrick Raftery 1848 - 1877 Australia
Patrick Raftery of Australia was born in 1848, and died at age 29 years old in 1877.
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Margaret Raftery 1848 - 1872 Australia
Margaret Raftery of Australia was born in 1848, and died at age 24 years old in 1872.
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Martin Raftery 1849 - 1919 Melbourne East, Australia
Martin Raftery of Melbourne East Australia was born in 1849, and died at age 70 years old in 1919 in Melbourne East.
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James E Raftery Dec 5, 1922 - Nov 19, 2008 Remsenburg, New York
James E Raftery of Remsenburg, Suffolk County, NY was born on December 5, 1922, and died at age 85 years old on November 19, 2008.
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Martin E Raftery
Martin E Raftery
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Violet Rae Raftery May 2, 1925 - Jan 16, 2008 Waco, Texas
Violet Rae Raftery of Waco, McLennan County, Texas was born on May 2, 1925, and died at age 82 years old on January 16, 2008.
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Peter Raftery
Peter Raftery died Nov 13, 1916
25976 Private Peter Raftery 10th Battalion. Born Galway. Enlisted GAlway. Residence Boyle, Roscommon. Killed in action 13 Nov 1916
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Honora Raftery 1804 - 1895 Richmond, Australia
Honora Raftery of Richmond Australia was born in 1804, and died at age 91 years old in 1895 in Richmond.
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Thomas G Raftery Mar 1, 1912 - Apr 28, 1991 Brooklyn, New York
Thomas G Raftery of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY was born on March 1, 1912, and died at age 79 years old on April 28, 1991.
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James C Raftery Jun 24, 1899 - Aug 1970 New Orleans, Louisiana
James C Raftery of New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana was born on June 24, 1899, and died at age 71 years old in August 1970.
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James M Raftery Jun 22, 1914 - Mar 18, 1990 Lynn, Massachusetts
James M Raftery of Lynn, Essex County, MA was born on June 22, 1914, and died at age 75 years old on March 18, 1990.
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James T Raftery Feb 20, 1920 - Sep 5, 2006 Cincinnati, Ohio
James T Raftery of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, OH was born on February 20, 1920, and died at age 86 years old on September 5, 2006.
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James J Raftery Oct 20, 1912 - Jan 1983 Hicksville, New York
James J Raftery of Hicksville, Nassau County, NY was born on October 20, 1912, and died at age 70 years old in January 1983.
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William G Raftery Sep 2, 1921 - Oct 31, 1996 Holbrook, Massachusetts
William G Raftery of Holbrook, Norfolk County, MA was born on September 2, 1921, and died at age 75 years old on October 31, 1996. William Raftery was buried at Massachusetts National Cemetery Section 18 Site 198 Off Connery Avenue, in Bourne.
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William J Raftery Sep 22, 1921 - Dec 14, 2003 Manasquan, New Jersey
William J Raftery of Manasquan, Monmouth County, NJ was born on September 22, 1921, and died at age 82 years old on December 14, 2003.
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Francis Raftery May 17, 1919 - Jul 21, 1999 Lindenhurst, New York
Francis Raftery of Lindenhurst, Suffolk County, NY was born on May 17, 1919, and died at age 80 years old on July 21, 1999. Francis Raftery was buried at Calverton National Cemetery Section 27 Site 2861 210 Princeton Boulevard - Rt 25, in Calverton.
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John P Raftery Jul 23, 1920 - May 1982 Boston, Massachusetts
John P Raftery of Boston, Suffolk County, MA was born on July 23, 1920, and died at age 61 years old in May 1982.
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John J Raftery Sep 24, 1917 - Dec 18, 1992 Quincy, Massachusetts
John J Raftery of Quincy, Norfolk County, MA was born on September 24, 1917, and died at age 75 years old on December 18, 1992. John Raftery was buried at Massachusetts National Cemetery Section 14 Site 991 Off Connery Avenue, in Bourne.
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John I Raftery Sep 19, 1916 - Jun 17, 2000 San Diego, California
John I Raftery of San Diego, San Diego County, CA was born on September 19, 1916, and died at age 83 years old on June 17, 2000. John Raftery was buried at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery Section CBE Row 3 Site 186 P.o. Box 6237, in San Diego.
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John E Raftery Sep 25, 1915 - Jun 1983 New Rochelle, New York
John E Raftery of New Rochelle, Westchester County, NY was born on September 25, 1915, and died at age 67 years old in June 1983.
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John v Raftery Dec 4, 1927 - Jun 12, 1999 Beach Haven, New Jersey
John V Raftery of Beach Haven, Ocean County, NJ was born on December 4, 1927, and died at age 71 years old on June 12, 1999.
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Patrick J Jr Raftery Dec 29, 1921 - Oct 31, 2010 Saint Louis, Missouri
Patrick J Raftery Jr of Saint Louis, Saint Louis County, MO was born on December 29, 1921, and died at age 88 years old on October 31, 2010. Patrick Raftery was buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Section 1-IIA Site 1836 2900 Sheridan Road, in St. Louis.
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Patrick H Jr Raftery Aug 20, 1921 - Apr 3, 2008 Loranger, Louisiana
Patrick H Raftery of Loranger, Tangipahoa County, LA was born on August 20, 1921, and died at age 86 years old on April 3, 2008.
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Popular Raftery Biographies

Martin E Raftery
Martin E Raftery
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Peter Raftery
Peter Raftery died Nov 13, 1916
25976 Private Peter Raftery 10th Battalion. Born Galway. Enlisted GAlway. Residence Boyle, Roscommon. Killed in action 13 Nov 1916
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Julia (Anderson) Raftery
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Martin A Raftery
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Lillie H Raftery Apr 12, 1908 - Jul 3, 1994 Jacksonville, Florida
Lillie H Raftery of Jacksonville, Duval County, FL was born on April 12, 1908, and died at age 86 years old on July 3, 1994.
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Bridget Raftery 1846 - 1929 Richmond, Australia
Bridget Raftery of Richmond Australia was born in 1846, and died at age 83 years old in 1929 in Richmond.
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James E Raftery Dec 5, 1922 - Nov 19, 2008 Remsenburg, New York
James E Raftery of Remsenburg, Suffolk County, NY was born on December 5, 1922, and died at age 85 years old on November 19, 2008.
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Catherine Raftery Oct 4, 1885 - Aug 1985 Rockaway Park, New York
Catherine Raftery of Rockaway Park, Queens County, NY was born on October 4, 1885, and died at age 99 years old in August 1985.
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Martin Raftery
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Mary F Raftery Oct 2, 1914 - Aug 2, 2011 Quincy, Illinois
Mary F Raftery of Quincy, Adams County, IL was born on October 2, 1914, and died at age 96 years old on August 2, 2011.
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Mary C Raftery Nov 10, 1892 - Jan 1994 Ashland, Virginia
Mary C Raftery of Ashland, Hanover County, VA was born on November 10, 1892, and died at age 101 years old in January 1994.
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Honora Raftery 1804 - 1895 Richmond, Australia
Honora Raftery of Richmond Australia was born in 1804, and died at age 91 years old in 1895 in Richmond.
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Ann Raftery Mar 24, 1875 - Mar 1974 Trenton, New Jersey
Ann Raftery of Trenton, Mercer County, NJ was born on March 24, 1875, and died at age 99 years old in March 1974.
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Margaret (Casey) Raftery
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Ada Raftery Sep 2, 1880 - Feb 1975 Wichita, Kansas
Ada Raftery of Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas was born on September 2, 1880, and died at age 94 years old in February 1975.
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Violet Rae Raftery May 2, 1925 - Jan 16, 2008 Waco, Texas
Violet Rae Raftery of Waco, McLennan County, Texas was born on May 2, 1925, and died at age 82 years old on January 16, 2008.
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Anne Raftery Suchet Melbourne, Australia
Anne (Raftery) Suchet of Melbourne, St Francis Melbourne Parish County Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Anne Raftery Suchet.
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Herbert J Raftery Sep 4, 1894 - Jul 1968 Brooklyn, New York
Herbert J Raftery of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY was born on September 4, 1894, and died at age 73 years old in July 1968.
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Edward Raftery Oct 3, 1897 - May 1967 New York, New York
Edward Raftery of New York, New York County, NY was born on October 3, 1897, and died at age 69 years old in May 1967.
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Katherine Raftery Jan 12, 1891 - Jul 1972 New York, New York
Katherine Raftery of New York, New York County, NY was born on January 12, 1891, and died at age 81 years old in July 1972.
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Raftery Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Raftery family member is 72.0 years old according to our database of 807 people with the last name Raftery that have a birth and death date listed.

Life Expectancy

72.0 years

Oldest Rafteries

These are the longest-lived members of the Raftery family on AncientFaces.

Mary C Raftery Nov 10, 1892 - Jan 1994 Ashland, Virginia
Mary C Raftery of Ashland, Hanover County, VA was born on November 10, 1892, and died at age 101 years old in January 1994.
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101 years
Bridget Raftery Nov 1, 1880 - Dec 1980
Bridget Raftery was born on November 1, 1880, and died at age 100 years old in December 1980.
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100 years
Catherine Raftery Oct 4, 1885 - Aug 1985 Rockaway Park, New York
Catherine Raftery of Rockaway Park, Queens County, NY was born on October 4, 1885, and died at age 99 years old in August 1985.
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99 years
Anna Raftery Sep 18, 1892 - Sep 3, 1992 Smithtown, New York
Anna Raftery of Smithtown, Suffolk County, NY was born on September 18, 1892, and died at age 99 years old on September 3, 1992.
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Della Raftery Nov 20, 1888 - Oct 19, 1988 Floral Park, New York
Della Raftery of Floral Park, Nassau County, NY was born on November 20, 1888, and died at age 99 years old on October 19, 1988.
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Ann Raftery Mar 24, 1875 - Mar 1974 Trenton, New Jersey
Ann Raftery of Trenton, Mercer County, NJ was born on March 24, 1875, and died at age 99 years old in March 1974.
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98 years
Harris L Raftery Feb 24, 1913 - Mar 6, 2011 Pittsfield, Illinois
Harris L Raftery of Pittsfield, Pike County, IL was born on February 24, 1913, and died at age 98 years old on March 6, 2011.
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98 years
Mary F Raftery Oct 2, 1914 - Aug 2, 2011 Quincy, Illinois
Mary F Raftery of Quincy, Adams County, IL was born on October 2, 1914, and died at age 96 years old on August 2, 2011.
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96 years
Edna Raftery Nov 14, 1909 - Aug 1, 2006 Darlington, Wisconsin
Edna Raftery of Darlington, Lafayette County, WI was born on November 14, 1909, and died at age 96 years old on August 1, 2006.
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96 years
Bessie C Raftery Jul 4, 1898 - Oct 25, 1995 Cranbury, New Jersey
Bessie C Raftery of Cranbury, Middlesex County, NJ was born on July 4, 1898, and died at age 97 years old on October 25, 1995.
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97 years
Ruth T Raftery Sep 3, 1910 - Oct 5, 2007 Bellmore, New York
Ruth T Raftery of Bellmore, Nassau County, NY was born on September 3, 1910, and died at age 97 years old on October 5, 2007.
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97 years
Marcella A Raftery Oct 30, 1892 - Jul 25, 1989 Neptune, New Jersey
Marcella A Raftery of Neptune, Monmouth County, NJ was born on October 30, 1892, and died at age 96 years old on July 25, 1989.
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96 years
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