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Raher Family History

Raher 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: Rader, Rager, Rather, Raper, Raber, Rater, Ramer, Rayer, Raker, Reher

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Where is the Raher family from?

You can see how Raher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Raher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Raher families living in Suffolk. This was about 33% of all the recorded Raher's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Raher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raher 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 Raher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Stevedore and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Raher. 100% of Raher men worked as a Stevedore and 100% of Raher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Stevedore
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Raher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Raher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raher 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Raher. 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 319 military records available for the last name Raher. For the veterans among your Raher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raher lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2002, in the United States, Raher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Raher in 1945 was 52, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raher 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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