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Rahill Family History

Rahill Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Raghaill (see Reel) or of Ó Raghailligh (see Riley).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rahill family from?

You can see how Rahill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rahill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rahill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Rahill families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Rahill's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rahill families in 1891.
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What did your Rahill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plasterer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rahill. 100% of Rahill men worked as a Plasterer and 60% of Rahill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Plasterer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Housemaid
    40%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rahill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rahill 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 862 immigration records available for the last name Rahill. 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 400 military records available for the last name Rahill. For the veterans among your Rahill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rahill lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Rahill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rahill in 1957 was 52, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rahill 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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