Rarey Family History

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Rarey Name Meaning

Of German origin: possibly a nickname from Middle Low German raren ‘to roar’. Perhaps in some cases an altered spelling of the Walloon French surname Rary, which Debrabandere suggests may be from a French form of the Germanic personal name Rairic, composed of the elements rad ‘counsel’ + ric ‘power(ful)’. Possibly in some cases a shortened form of Irish McCreary.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Carey, Rasey, Rabey, Rater, Eavey, Harty, Maren, Raper, Rampey, Arey

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Rarey Family Origin

Where is the Rarey family from?

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You can see how Rarey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rarey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rarey families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Rarey families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Rarey's in the UK. London had the highest population of Rarey families in 1891.
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Rarey Family Occupations

What did your Rarey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Rarey. 17% of Rarey men worked as a Builders Labourer and 50% of Rarey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rarey were Mabal Gunder and Unpaid Domestic

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    17%
  • Farmer Heavy Worker
    17%
  • General Labourer Highway
    17%
  • Mabal Gunder
    17%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Boarderroom
    17%
  • Cotton Weaver
    17%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    17%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Rarey Historical Records

What Rarey family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rarey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rarey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 142 immigration records available for the last name Rarey. 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 Card

There are 490 military records available for the last name Rarey. For the veterans among your Rarey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Rarey Life Expectancy

What is the average Rarey lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Rarey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rarey in 1960 was 36, and 73 in 2004.

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