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Rair Family History

Rair 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: Rais, Fair, Mair, Nair, Raia, Rai, Rain, Hair, Gair, Rahr

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Where is the Rair family from?

You can see how Rair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rair family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rair families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rair families living in New Jersey. This was about 71% of all the recorded Rair's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Rair families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rair surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rair ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rair ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Rair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rair 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Rair. 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 78 military records available for the last name Rair. For the veterans among your Rair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rair lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Rair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rair in 1970 was 77, and 88 in 2003.

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