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Reahard Family History

Reahard Surname 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: Rehard, Reynard, Richard, Reckard, Bechard, Reichard, Ranard, Elhard

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Where is the Reahard family from?

You can see how Reahard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reahard family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Reahard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Reahard families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Reahard's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Reahard families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reahard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Reahard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reahard. 50% of Reahard men worked as a Fisherman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Fisherman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Reahard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Reahard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reahard 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Reahard. 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 57 military records available for the last name Reahard. For the veterans among your Reahard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reahard lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Reahard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Reahard in 1965 was 76, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reahard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reahard ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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