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Rahanian Family History

Rahanian Name 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: Sahagian, Ohanian, Sahakian, Rahaman, Rahman, Anania, Ramadan

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Where is the Rahanian family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rahanian 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 Rahanian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rahanian. 100% of Rahanian men worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Rahanian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rahanian 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Rahanian. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Rahanian. For the veterans among your Rahanian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rahanian lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Rahanian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Rahanian in 1963 was 70, and 71 in 2001.

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