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Rallin Family History

Rallin 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: Vallin, Ballin, Hallin, Rallis, Raglin, Allin, Kallin, Fallin, Rollin

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Where is the Rallin family from?

You can see how Rallin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rallin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rallin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Rallin families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Rallin's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Rallin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rallin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rallin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rallin. 67% of Rallin 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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Rallin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rallin 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Rallin. 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 12 military records available for the last name Rallin. For the veterans among your Rallin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rallin lifespan?

Average Rallin life expectancy in 1979 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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