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Rhoer Family History

Rhoer 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: Rhorer, Thor, Homer, Rover, Reder, Roder, Choe, Ohler, Rider, Rhodes

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Where is the Rhoer family from?

You can see how Rhoer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhoer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rhoer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Rhoer families living in Illinois. This was about 71% of all the recorded Rhoer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rhoer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhoer 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 Rhoer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rhoer. 100% of Rhoer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rhoer women worked as a 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Rhoer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Rhoer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhoer 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Rhoer. 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 42 military records available for the last name Rhoer. For the veterans among your Rhoer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhoer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Rhoer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rhoer in 1968 was 43, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rhoer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhoer 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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