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Rahr Family History

Rahr Surname Meaning

Swedish and Danish: nickname from rar ‘rare’. German: East Prussian variant of Rohr.

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


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Where is the Rahr family from?

You can see how Rahr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rahr family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rahr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Rahr family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rahr's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Rahr families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rahr 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 Rahr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rahr. 20% of Rahr men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Rahr women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rahr were Farmer and Secretary.

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Manager
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rahr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rahr 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 735 immigration records available for the last name Rahr. 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 352 military records available for the last name Rahr. For the veterans among your Rahr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rahr lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rahr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rahr in 1962 was 72, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rahr 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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