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Rahon Family History

Rahon 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: Rayon, Mahon, Ragon, Ramon, Rahn, Razon, Rabon, Baron, Chon, Dragon

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Where is the Rahon family from?

You can see how Rahon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rahon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rahon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Rahon family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rahon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rahon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rahon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rahon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rahon. 100% of Rahon 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Rahon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rahon 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Rahon. 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 19 military records available for the last name Rahon. For the veterans among your Rahon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rahon lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1998, in the United States, Rahon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rahon in 1960 was 55, and 87 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rahon 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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