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Rahill Family History

Rahill Name Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Raghaill (see Reel ) or of Ó Raghailligh (see Riley ).

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


Similar surnames: Cahill, Rahilly, Dahill, Hamill, Scahill, Rayhill, Rehill, Hill

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Where is the Rahill family from?

You can see how Rahill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rahill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rahill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Rahill families living in Quebec. This was about 52% of all the recorded Rahill's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rahill families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rahill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rahill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rahill. 22% of Rahill men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Rahill women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rahill were Clerk and Packer. .

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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
    22%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • File Clerk
    17%
  • Packer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rahill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rahill 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 862 immigration records available for the last name Rahill. 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 400 military records available for the last name Rahill. For the veterans among your Rahill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rahill lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Rahill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rahill in 1957 was 52, and 73 in 2003.

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