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Rhain Family History

Rhain 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: Hain, Rhein, Chain, Thain, Rain, Shain, Han, Bain, Shan, Main

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Where is the Rhain family from?

You can see how Rhain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhain family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rhain families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rhain family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rhain's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Rhain families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhain 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 116 census records available for the last name Rhain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhain 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Rhain. 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 6 military records available for the last name Rhain. For the veterans among your Rhain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhain lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1986, in the United States, Rhain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Rhain in 1964 was 87, and 80 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhain 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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