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Rahmann Family History

Rahmann 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: Rahman, Rehmann, Ruhmann, Rathmann, Ahmann, Rahmani, Kahmann, Rohmann

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Where is the Rahmann family from?

You can see how Rahmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rahmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rahmann families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rahmann families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rahmann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rahmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rahmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rahmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rahmann. 28% of Rahmann 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
    28%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 781 census records available for the last name Rahmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rahmann 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Rahmann. 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 148 military records available for the last name Rahmann. For the veterans among your Rahmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rahmann lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rahmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rahmann in 1957 was 47, and 92 in 2004.

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