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Rahaw Family History

Rahaw 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, Rana, Rahman, Rada, Rahm, Gahan, Shaw, Raak, Raba, Haw

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Where is the Rahaw family from?

You can see how Rahaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rahaw family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rahaw families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Rahaw family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rahaw's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rahaw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rahaw 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 37 census records available for the last name Rahaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rahaw 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Rahaw. 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 1 military records available for the last name Rahaw. For the veterans among your Rahaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rahaw lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Rahaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rahaw in 1977 was 66, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rahaw 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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