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Ralen Family History

Ralen 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: Raven, Palen, Dalen, Galen, Kalen, Valen, Walen, Rauen, Raden, Ragen

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Where is the Ralen family from?

You can see how Ralen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ralen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ralen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Ralen families living in Indiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ralen's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Ralen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ralen 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 Ralen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ralen. 54% of Ralen men worked as a Farming and 100% of Ralen women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farming
    54%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Ralen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Ralen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ralen 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Ralen. 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 23 military records available for the last name Ralen. For the veterans among your Ralen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ralen lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2000, in the United States, Ralen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ralen in 1982 was 64, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ralen 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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