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Rairigh Family History

Rairigh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Röhrig (see Roehrig) or Roehrich.

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


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Where is the Rairigh family from?

You can see how Rairigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rairigh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rairigh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Rairigh families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 52% of all the recorded Rairigh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rairigh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rairigh 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 Rairigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rairigh. 34% of Rairigh men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rairigh women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rairigh were Farm Laborer and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Rairigh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 987 census records available for the last name Rairigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rairigh 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Rairigh. 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 207 military records available for the last name Rairigh. For the veterans among your Rairigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rairigh lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rairigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rairigh in 1962 was 81, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rairigh 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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