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Rahaman Family History

Rahaman Name Meaning

Muslim (mainly India and Bangladesh): variant of Rahman .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rahman, Rehman, Rahmani, Hasan, Lahrman, Wahlman, Rayman, Gahagan

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Where is the Rahaman family from?

You can see how Rahaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rahaman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rahaman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 6 Rahaman families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rahaman's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Rahaman families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rahaman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rahaman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailors Errand B and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rahaman. 100% of Rahaman men worked as a Tailors Errand B and 100% of Rahaman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tailors Errand B
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Rahaman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Rahaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rahaman 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 672 immigration records available for the last name Rahaman. 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 54 military records available for the last name Rahaman. For the veterans among your Rahaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rahaman lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Rahaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rahaman in 1978 was 64, and 75 in 2004.

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