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Rahnig Family History

Rahnig 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: Rahrig, Rahim, Rang, Rehrig, Reinig, Rahner, Rahn, Ramig, Hannig

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Where is the Rahnig family from?

You can see how Rahnig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rahnig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rahnig family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rahnig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rahnig families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Rahnig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rahnig 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rahnig. 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 Rahnig. For the veterans among your Rahnig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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