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Rhorer Family History

Rhorer Surname Meaning

Altered form of German and Swiss German Rohrer.

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


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Where is the Rhorer family from?

You can see how Rhorer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhorer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rhorer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Rhorer families living in Ohio. This was about 45% of all the recorded Rhorer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rhorer families in 1840.
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What did your Rhorer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rhorer. 24% of Rhorer men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Rhorer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rhorer were Proprietor and Clerk.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rhorer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhorer 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Rhorer. 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 495 military records available for the last name Rhorer. For the veterans among your Rhorer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhorer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rhorer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rhorer in 1961 was 48, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhorer 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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