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Rehling Name Meaning

German:: habitational name from Rehling in Bavaria or any of various places in western Germany called Rehlingen. nickname from the name of a fish a type of bass.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Welling, Helling, Erling, Nehring, Gehling, Etling, Fehling, Reiling

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Where is the Rehling family from?

You can see how Rehling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rehling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rehling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Rehling families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Rehling's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Rehling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rehling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rehling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rehling. 100% of Rehling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rehling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rehling 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rehling. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 784 military records available for the last name Rehling. For the veterans among your Rehling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rehling lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rehling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rehling in 1958 was 46, and 82 in 2004.

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