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Rarick Family History

Rarick Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Röhrich (see Roehrig).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rarick family from?

You can see how Rarick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rarick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rarick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rarick family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rarick's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Rarick families in 1891.
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What did your Rarick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rarick. 25% of Rarick men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Rarick women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rarick were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Saleswoman
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Rarick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rarick 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Rarick. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Rarick. For the veterans among your Rarick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rarick lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Rarick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rarick in 1951 was 41, and 79 in 2004.

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