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Rahanser Family History

Rahanser 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: Rahner, Hanser, Manser, Ranger, Rohner, Rayner, Lahner, Zahniser

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Where is the Rahanser family from?

You can see how Rahanser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rahanser family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rahanser family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rahanser's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rahanser families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rahanser 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 17 census records available for the last name Rahanser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rahanser 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Rahanser. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rahanser. For the veterans among your Rahanser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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