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Raho Family History

Raho 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: Aho, Rahm, Rao, Raso, Raco, Rayo, Rado, Ramo, Razo, Rahn

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Where is the Raho family from?

You can see how Raho families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raho family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Raho families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Raho family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Raho's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Raho families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raho surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Raho ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raho. 50% of Raho men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Raho. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raho 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Raho. 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 132 military records available for the last name Raho. For the veterans among your Raho ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raho lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Raho life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Raho in 1963 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

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