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Raehling Family History

Raehling 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: Rehling, Ruehling, Roehling, Freehling, Dahling, Muehling, Fehling

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Where is the Raehling family from?

You can see how Raehling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raehling family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Raehling family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Raehling's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Raehling families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raehling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Raehling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raehling 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Raehling. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Raehling. For the veterans among your Raehling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raehling lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Raehling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Raehling in 1972 was 67, and 92 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raehling 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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