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Rahiya Family History

Rahiya 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: Kamiya, Raia, Rahim, Raya, Rahimi, Rahill, Ray, Rana, Rahman, Taira

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Where is the Rahiya family from?

You can see how Rahiya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rahiya family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rahiya family living in Washington. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rahiya's in USA. Washington and 1 other state had the highest population of Rahiya families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rahiya 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 7 census records available for the last name Rahiya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rahiya 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 Rahiya. 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 55 military records available for the last name Rahiya. For the veterans among your Rahiya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rahiya lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Rahiya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rahiya in 1973 was 59, and 74 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rahiya 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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