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Rahal Family History

Rahal Surname Meaning

Arabic (mainly Maghreb and the Levant): from Arabic raḥḥāl ‘explorer world-traveler’. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians.

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


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Where is the Rahal family from?

You can see how Rahal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rahal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rahal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Rahal families living in Quebec. This was about 42% of all the recorded Rahal's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rahal families in 1911.
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What did your Rahal ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Merchant was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rahal. 45% of Rahal men worked as a Merchant.

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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

  • Merchant
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • School Teacher
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rahal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rahal 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 797 immigration records available for the last name Rahal. 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 188 military records available for the last name Rahal. For the veterans among your Rahal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rahal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rahal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rahal in 1963 was 66, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rahal 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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