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Rahlen Family History

Rahlen 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: Dahlen, Wahlen, Allen, Rahman, Raven, Zahler, Dahler, Bohlen, Palen

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Where is the Rahlen family from?

You can see how Rahlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rahlen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rahlen family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rahlen's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Rahlen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rahlen 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 62 census records available for the last name Rahlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rahlen 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Rahlen. 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 7 military records available for the last name Rahlen. For the veterans among your Rahlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rahlen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1987, in the United States, Rahlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rahlen in 1964 was 72, and 82 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rahlen 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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