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Rahorst Family History

Rahorst 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: Horst, Kohorst, Barhorst, Laforest, Hurst, Borst, Host, Rapport

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Where is the Rahorst family from?

You can see how Rahorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rahorst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rahorst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Rahorst families living in Indiana. This was about 57% of all the recorded Rahorst's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rahorst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rahorst 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 Rahorst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rahorst. 100% of Rahorst men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Rahorst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Rahorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rahorst 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Rahorst. 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 23 military records available for the last name Rahorst. For the veterans among your Rahorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rahorst lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Rahorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rahorst in 1966 was 76, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rahorst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rahorst 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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