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Rhaines Family History

Rhaines 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: Raines, Rhines, Haines, Hines, Raine, Haynes, Hailes, Gaines, Baines

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Where is the Rhaines family from?

You can see how Rhaines families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhaines family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rhaines families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Rhaines families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Rhaines's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Rhaines families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhaines 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 21 census records available for the last name Rhaines. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhaines 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rhaines. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rhaines. For the veterans among your Rhaines ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhaines lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1977, in the United States, Rhaines life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Rhaines in 1963 was 72, and 84 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhaines 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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