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Rahnor Family History

Rahnor 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: Rahner, Raynor, Gaynor, Rohner, Rayner, Lahner, Agnor, Rasor, Hahner

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Where is the Rahnor family from?

You can see how Rahnor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rahnor family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rahnor families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Rahnor's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Rahnor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rahnor 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 29 census records available for the last name Rahnor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rahnor 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rahnor. 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 8 military records available for the last name Rahnor. For the veterans among your Rahnor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rahnor lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1980, in the United States, Rahnor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Rahnor in 1975 was 78, and 73 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rahnor 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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