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Raham Family History

Raham 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: Rahm, Braham, Rahim, Graham, Rahal, Baham, Laham, Rahaim, Ham, Ram

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Where is the Raham family from?

You can see how Raham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Raham families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 26 Raham families living in Ontario. This was about 79% of all the recorded Raham's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Raham families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Raham ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Raham. 67% of Raham 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 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Barber
    34%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Raham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raham 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 665 immigration records available for the last name Raham. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 759 military records available for the last name Raham. For the veterans among your Raham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raham lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Raham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Raham in 1964 was 81, and 46 in 1996.

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