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Rariden Family History

Rariden 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: Harden, Carden, Marien, Marden, Ramsden, Warden, Arden, Marsden

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Where is the Rariden family from?

You can see how Rariden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rariden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rariden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rariden family living in Leicestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rariden's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Rariden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rariden 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 Rariden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rariden. 39% of Rariden men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Rariden women worked as a Cashier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rariden were Salesman and Saleslady.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    39%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Rariden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rariden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rariden 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Rariden. 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 331 military records available for the last name Rariden. For the veterans among your Rariden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rariden lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rariden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rariden in 1961 was 39, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rariden 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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