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Rahmeier Family History

Rahmeier 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: Bachmeier, Brammeier, Richmeier, Ramseier, Ramsier, Wehmeier

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Where is the Rahmeier family from?

You can see how Rahmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rahmeier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Rahmeier families living in Missouri. This was about 78% of all the recorded Rahmeier's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Rahmeier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rahmeier 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 Rahmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rahmeier. 100% of Rahmeier men 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
    100%

What Rahmeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Rahmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rahmeier 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Rahmeier. 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 17 military records available for the last name Rahmeier. For the veterans among your Rahmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rahmeier lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Rahmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rahmeier in 1970 was 69, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rahmeier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rahmeier 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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