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Rhan Family History

Rhan 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: Han, Shan, Ruan, Ryan, Khan, Roan, Chan, Rohan, Whan, Zhan

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Where is the Rhan family from?

You can see how Rhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rhan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Rhan families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Rhan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rhan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rhan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rhan. 30% of Rhan men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rhan women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rhan were Farm and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Foreman
    10%
  • Farm
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Rhan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhan 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 593 immigration records available for the last name Rhan. 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 734 military records available for the last name Rhan. For the veterans among your Rhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Rhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rhan in 1962 was 82, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rhan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhan 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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