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Rahja Family History

Rahja 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: Raja, Rana, Rahman, Rada, Razza, Rahm, Raj, Ranta, Raba, Rama

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Where is the Rahja family from?

You can see how Rahja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rahja family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rahja families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Rahja families living in Minnesota. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rahja's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Rahja families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rahja 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 Rahja ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rahja. 60% of Rahja men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Rahja family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Rahja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rahja 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Rahja. 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 53 military records available for the last name Rahja. For the veterans among your Rahja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rahja lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Rahja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Rahja in 1971 was 59, and 45 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rahja

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rahja 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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