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Rainalter Family History

Rainalter 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: Rainwater, Painter, Rindler, Reinauer, Bainter, Ringler, Raiter

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Where is the Rainalter family from?

You can see how Rainalter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rainalter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rainalter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Rainalter families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Rainalter's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Rainalter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rainalter 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 79 census records available for the last name Rainalter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rainalter 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Rainalter. 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 32 military records available for the last name Rainalter. For the veterans among your Rainalter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rainalter lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1993, in the United States, Rainalter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Rainalter in 1969 was 75, and 81 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rainalter 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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