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Raheb Family History

Raheb 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: Rahe, Caleb, Rahm, Raven, Rase, Rake, Rader, Race, Rachel, Rarey

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Where is the Raheb family from?

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

What did your Raheb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raheb. 50% of Raheb men worked as a Weaver.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Raheb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Raheb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raheb 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Raheb. 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 71 military records available for the last name Raheb. For the veterans among your Raheb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raheb lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Raheb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Raheb in 1975 was 73, and 61 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raheb 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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