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Rehain Family History

Rehain 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: Hain, Rehmann, Rhein, Crehan, Chain, Rohan, Rein, Thain, Behan

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Where is the Rehain family from?

You can see how Rehain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rehain family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Rehain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Rehain family living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rehain's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Rehain families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rehain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Rehain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Rehain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rehain 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Rehain. 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 5 military records available for the last name Rehain. For the veterans among your Rehain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rehain lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Rehain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rehain in 1966 was 49, and 84 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rehain 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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