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Raherson Family History

Raherson Name 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: Reierson, Akerson, Herson, Ryerson, Raulerson, Richerson, Randerson

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Where is the Raherson family from?

You can see how Raherson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raherson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raherson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Raherson families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Raherson's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Raherson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raherson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Raherson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raherson. 100% of Raherson men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Raherson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raherson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Raherson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Raherson. For the veterans among your Raherson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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