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Rahar Family History

Rahar 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: Bahar, Rahal, Rasar, Rahr, Ragar, Mahar, Lazar, Rana, Rahman, Rada

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Where is the Rahar family from?

You can see how Rahar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rahar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rahar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Rahar families living in New York. This was about 52% of all the recorded Rahar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rahar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rahar 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 161 census records available for the last name Rahar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rahar 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Rahar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 49 military records available for the last name Rahar. For the veterans among your Rahar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rahar lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2002, in the United States, Rahar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rahar in 1951 was 51, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rahar 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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