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Rahter Family History

Rahter 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: Rater, Raiter, Rahner, Raxter, Rafter, Cater, Master, Alter, Richter

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Where is the Rahter family from?

You can see how Rahter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rahter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rahter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Rahter families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 77% of all the recorded Rahter's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rahter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rahter 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 Rahter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rahter. 67% of Rahter 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
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Rahter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Rahter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rahter 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Rahter. 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 70 military records available for the last name Rahter. For the veterans among your Rahter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rahter lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Rahter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rahter in 1965 was 74, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rahter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rahter 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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