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Rahni Family History

Rahni 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: Rahn, Sahni, Rana, Rank, Rand, Rahm, Hahn, Raine, Bahri, Ranz

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Where is the Rahni family from?

You can see how Rahni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rahni family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rahni families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rahni's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rahni families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rahni 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 22 census records available for the last name Rahni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rahni 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Rahni. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rahni. For the veterans among your Rahni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rahni lifespan?

Average Rahni life expectancy in 1991 was 47 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rahni 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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