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Rarity Family History

Rarity Surname Meaning

see Inverarity.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rarity family from?

You can see how Rarity families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rarity family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rarity families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 10 Rarity families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Rarity's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Rarity families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rarity 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 Rarity ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rarity. 100% of Rarity women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Rarity family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 987 census records available for the last name Rarity. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rarity 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Rarity. 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 134 military records available for the last name Rarity. For the veterans among your Rarity ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rarity lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Rarity life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rarity in 1971 was 81, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rarity

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rarity 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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