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Rarig Family History

Rarig 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: Harig, Ramig, Rahrig, Marie, Marin, Paris, Mari, Rais, Sari, Tarin

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Where is the Rarig family from?

You can see how Rarig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rarig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rarig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Rarig family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rarig's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rarig families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rarig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rarig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rarig. 44% of Rarig men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rarig women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farming
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rarig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rarig 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Rarig. 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 188 military records available for the last name Rarig. For the veterans among your Rarig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rarig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rarig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rarig in 1963 was 83, and 90 in 2004.

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