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Rahun Family History

Rahun 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: Raun, Rahn, Rabun, Rahman, Rahm, Gahan, Raven, Hahn, Ranum, Braun

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Where is the Rahun family from?

You can see how Rahun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rahun family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rahun families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Rahun family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Rahun's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Rahun families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Rahun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rahun 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Rahun. 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 Rahun. For the veterans among your Rahun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rahun lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rahun 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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