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Rah Family History

Rah 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: Ram, Ras, Ray, Rath, Rahm, Raj, Rao, Rak, Rau, Rash

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Where is the Rah family from?

You can see how Rah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rah family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Rah families living in Illinois. This was about 19% of all the recorded Rah's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rah families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rah. 50% of Rah 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%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rah 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Rah. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rah. For the veterans among your Rah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rah lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Rah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rah in 1968 was 67, and 78 in 2002.

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