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Rahnert Family History

Rahnert 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: Rahner, Ahnert, Rohner, Rayner, Lahner, Hahner, Rauner, Radner

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Where is the Rahnert family from?

You can see how Rahnert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rahnert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rahnert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Rahnert families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rahnert's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rahnert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rahnert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rahnert ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Rahnert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rahnert 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Rahnert. 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 16 military records available for the last name Rahnert. For the veterans among your Rahnert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rahnert lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2002, in the United States, Rahnert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rahnert in 1954 was 44, and 59 in 2002.

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