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Rahde Family History

Rahde 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: Radde, Rahe, Rohde, Rode, Rand, Rada, Cade, Rahm, Garde, Gade

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Where is the Rahde family from?

You can see how Rahde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rahde family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rahde families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Rahde families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rahde's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rahde families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rahde 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 Rahde ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rahde. 46% of Rahde men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rahde women worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Bar Tender
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Rahde family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 501 census records available for the last name Rahde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rahde 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Rahde. 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 35 military records available for the last name Rahde. For the veterans among your Rahde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rahde lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Rahde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rahde in 1966 was 81, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rahde

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rahde 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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