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Rahnefeld Family History

Rahnefeld Surname 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: Rehfeld, Reinfeld, Huenefeld, Landefeld, Mansfield, Saalfeld

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Where is the Rahnefeld family from?

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

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Rahnefeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rahnefeld 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Rahnefeld. 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 55 military records available for the last name Rahnefeld. For the veterans among your Rahnefeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rahnefeld lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Rahnefeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rahnefeld in 1966 was 76, and 91 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rahnefeld ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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