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Rallins Family History

Rallins 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: Rallis, Rollins, Rawlins, Callins, Vallin, Halling, Allis, Ballin

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Where is the Rallins family from?

You can see how Rallins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rallins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rallins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Rallins families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rallins's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Rallins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rallins 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 Rallins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rallins. 26% of Rallins men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Rallins women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rallins were Truck Driver and 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
    26%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    4%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Laborer
    7%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rallins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rallins 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Rallins. 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 173 military records available for the last name Rallins. For the veterans among your Rallins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rallins lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Rallins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rallins in 1961 was 29, and 88 in 2001.

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