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Rahrer Family History

Rahrer 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: Fahrer, Rohrer, Rehrer, Rahner, Maurer, Rader, Ranger, Rarey, Zahler

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Where is the Rahrer family from?

You can see how Rahrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rahrer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rahrer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Rahrer families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rahrer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rahrer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rahrer 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 Rahrer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rahrer. 38% of Rahrer men worked as a Laborer and 42% of Rahrer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rahrer were Carpenter and House Work.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Manager
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    42%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Seamstress
    17%
  • House Work
    17%

What Rahrer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 946 census records available for the last name Rahrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rahrer 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Rahrer. 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 78 military records available for the last name Rahrer. For the veterans among your Rahrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rahrer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Rahrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rahrer in 1959 was 23, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rahrer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rahrer 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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