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Rehart Family History

Rehart 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: Ehart, Rehard, Arehart, Hart, Ewart, Peart, Dewart, Rehr, De Hart

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Where is the Rehart family from?

You can see how Rehart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rehart family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rehart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Rehart families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rehart's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rehart families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rehart 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 Rehart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Ranch Owner and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rehart. 34% of Rehart men worked as a Ranch Owner and 100% of Rehart women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Ranch Owner
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Rehart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 658 census records available for the last name Rehart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rehart 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Rehart. 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 60 military records available for the last name Rehart. For the veterans among your Rehart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rehart lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Rehart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rehart in 1952 was 54, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rehart 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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