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Rahl Family History

Rahl Surname Meaning

German: from a short form of the ancient Germanic personal name Roloff Low German variant of Rudolf.

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


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Where is the Rahl family from?

You can see how Rahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rahl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rahl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Rahl family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rahl's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Rahl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rahl 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 Rahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rahl. 23% of Rahl men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Rahl women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rahl were Farm Hand and Office Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farm Hand
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Office Clerk
    9%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rahl 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 594 immigration records available for the last name Rahl. 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 856 military records available for the last name Rahl. For the veterans among your Rahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rahl lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Rahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rahl in 1944 was 39, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rahl 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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