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Rahey Family History

Rahey 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: Rarey, Fahey, Rasey, Rabey, Vahey, Trahey, Rahe, Razey, Racey, Raney

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Where is the Rahey family from?

You can see how Rahey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rahey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rahey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Rahey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rahey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rahey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rahey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rahey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rahey. 78% of Rahey men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    78%
  • Retail Store
    23%

What Rahey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Rahey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rahey 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Rahey. 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 20 military records available for the last name Rahey. For the veterans among your Rahey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rahey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Rahey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rahey in 1963 was 77, and 48 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rahey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rahey 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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