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Ralun Family History

Ralun 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: Raun, Rabun, Malin, Raven, Balan, Ranum, Braun, Malon, Rau, Rayon

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Where is the Ralun family from?

You can see how Ralun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ralun family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ralun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ralun families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Ralun's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ralun families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ralun 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 56 census records available for the last name Ralun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ralun 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Ralun. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ralun. For the veterans among your Ralun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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