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Raehrs Family History

Raehrs 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: Roehrs, Rehr, Rakers, Roehr, Roers, Kahrs, Luehrs, Vehrs, Rahr, Rohrs

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Where is the Raehrs family from?

You can see how Raehrs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raehrs family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Raehrs family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Raehrs's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Raehrs families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Raehrs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raehrs 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Raehrs. 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 92 military records available for the last name Raehrs. For the veterans among your Raehrs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raehrs lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Raehrs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Raehrs in 1967 was 71, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raehrs 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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