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Rahberg Family History

Rahberg 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: Ramberg, Rehberg, Amberg, Walberg, Sahlberg, Ruberg, Salberg, Kalberg

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Where is the Rahberg family from?

You can see how Rahberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rahberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rahberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Rahberg families living in New Brunswick. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rahberg's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Rahberg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rahberg 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 Rahberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rahberg. 30% of Rahberg men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

What Rahberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Rahberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rahberg 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Rahberg. 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 175 military records available for the last name Rahberg. For the veterans among your Rahberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rahberg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Rahberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rahberg in 1964 was 73, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rahberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rahberg 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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