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Rahnke Family History

Rahnke 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: Mahnke, Jahnke, Ranke, Ruhnke, Dahnke, Pahnke, Yahnke, Kahnke, Rank

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Where is the Rahnke family from?

You can see how Rahnke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rahnke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rahnke family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rahnke's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Rahnke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rahnke 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 107 census records available for the last name Rahnke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rahnke 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Rahnke. 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 82 military records available for the last name Rahnke. For the veterans among your Rahnke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rahnke lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Rahnke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rahnke in 1971 was 53, and 92 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rahnke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rahnke 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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