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Rahrig Family History

Rahrig Surname Meaning

German: variant of Röhrig (see Roehrig).

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


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Where is the Rahrig family from?

You can see how Rahrig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rahrig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rahrig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Rahrig families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rahrig's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rahrig families in 1880.
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What did your Rahrig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rahrig. 34% of Rahrig men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Rahrig women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rahrig were Metal Worker and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Metal Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Presser
    19%
  • House Wife
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rahrig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rahrig 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Rahrig. 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 242 military records available for the last name Rahrig. For the veterans among your Rahrig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rahrig lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Rahrig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rahrig in 1959 was 41, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rahrig 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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