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Rahmeyer Family History

Rahmeyer 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: Kammeyer, Rothmeyer, Dammeyer, Lohmeyer, Harmeyer, Ramseyer, Wehmeyer

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Where is the Rahmeyer family from?

You can see how Rahmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rahmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rahmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Rahmeyer families living in Indiana. This was about 71% of all the recorded Rahmeyer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rahmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rahmeyer 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 Rahmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rahmeyer. 100% of Rahmeyer women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Rahmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Rahmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rahmeyer 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Rahmeyer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 58 military records available for the last name Rahmeyer. For the veterans among your Rahmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rahmeyer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rahmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Rahmeyer in 1963 was 77, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rahmeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rahmeyer 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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