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Rahaim Family History

Rahaim Surname Meaning

Arabic (from Lebanon): from a variant of Raḥayyim likely cognate with Arabic Rahim.

Bearers of this surname which has apparently died out in Lebanon are Christians.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rahaim family from?

You can see how Rahaim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rahaim family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rahaim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Rahaim family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rahaim's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Rahaim families in 1911.
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What did your Rahaim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rahaim. 38% of Rahaim men worked as a Proprietor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    38%
  • Salesman
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 402 census records available for the last name Rahaim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rahaim 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Rahaim. 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 158 military records available for the last name Rahaim. For the veterans among your Rahaim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rahaim lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rahaim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rahaim in 1964 was 82, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rahaim 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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