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Rainbo Family History

Rainbo 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: Rainbow, Raine, Raines, Traino, Laino, Daino, Wainio, Rain, Rainey

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Where is the Rainbo family from?

You can see how Rainbo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rainbo family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Rainbo families living in Illinois. This was about 35% of all the recorded Rainbo's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rainbo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rainbo 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 99 census records available for the last name Rainbo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rainbo 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Rainbo. 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 7 military records available for the last name Rainbo. For the veterans among your Rainbo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rainbo lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1992, in the United States, Rainbo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rainbo in 1988 was 89, and 6 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rainbo 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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