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Rara Family History

Rara 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: Rana, Bara, Rada, Vara, Raba, Zara, Kara, Rama, Rapa, Mara

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Where is the Rara family from?

You can see how Rara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rara family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rara family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Rara's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rara families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Rara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rara 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Rara. 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 20 military records available for the last name Rara. For the veterans among your Rara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rara lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Rara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rara in 1981 was 90, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rara 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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