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Rahlff Family History

Rahlff 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: Rahlf, Raff, Radloff, Rohloff, Rahl, Alff, Rohlf, Lahiff, Ahlf

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Where is the Rahlff family from?

You can see how Rahlff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rahlff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rahlff family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Rahlff's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Rahlff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Rahlff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rahlff 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Rahlff. 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 39 military records available for the last name Rahlff. For the veterans among your Rahlff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rahlff lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1997, in the United States, Rahlff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rahlff in 1980 was 80, and 90 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rahlff 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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