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Rahall Family History

Rahall 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: Rahal, Rahill, Cahall, Hall, Rajala, Raphael, Mayhall, Ryall

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Where is the Rahall family from?

You can see how Rahall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rahall family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rahall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Rahall families living in New York. This was about 72% of all the recorded Rahall's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rahall families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rahall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rahall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Retail Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rahall. 25% of Rahall men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rahall women worked as a Retail Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rahall were Merchant and Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Merchant
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Retail Clerk
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Rahall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 529 census records available for the last name Rahall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rahall 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Rahall. 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 177 military records available for the last name Rahall. For the veterans among your Rahall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rahall lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rahall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rahall in 1962 was 61, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rahall 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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