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Rahama Family History

Rahama 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: Rahaman, Rahman, Rahm, Salama, Rajala, Rama, Braham, Rahim, Lalama

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Where is the Rahama family from?

You can see how Rahama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rahama family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Rahama family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Rahama's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Rahama families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rahama 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 9 census records available for the last name Rahama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rahama 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Rahama. 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 8 military records available for the last name Rahama. For the veterans among your Rahama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rahama lifespan?

Average Rahama life expectancy in 1993 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rahama 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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