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Rahming Family History

Rahming Surname Meaning

German: nickname from Middle High German rāmic ‘dirty sooty’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rahming family from?

You can see how Rahming families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rahming family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rahming families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Rahming families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rahming's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Rahming families in 1891.
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What did your Rahming ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rahming. 25% of Rahming men worked as a Manager and 34% of Rahming women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rahming were Storehelper and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Manager
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Porter
    25%
  • Storehelper
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Laundress
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    17%

What Rahming family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 877 census records available for the last name Rahming. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rahming 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 945 immigration records available for the last name Rahming. 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 268 military records available for the last name Rahming. For the veterans among your Rahming ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rahming lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rahming life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rahming in 1957 was 26, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rahming 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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