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Rarus Family History

Rarus 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: Ramus, Raus, Ras, Mars, Karas, Paris, Maras, Baros, Caruso, Ranum

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Where is the Rarus family from?

You can see how Rarus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rarus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rarus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rarus families living in Kansas. This was about 63% of all the recorded Rarus's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Rarus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rarus 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 Rarus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Textile Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rarus. 60% of Rarus men worked as a Textile Laborer and 100% of Rarus women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Textile Laborer
    60%
  • Weaver
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Rarus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Rarus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rarus 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Rarus. 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 51 military records available for the last name Rarus. For the veterans among your Rarus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rarus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Rarus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Rarus in 1966 was 67, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rarus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rarus 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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