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Rehlander Family History

Rehlander 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: Sealander, Melander, Helander, Rylander, Welander, Elander, Selander

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Where is the Rehlander family from?

You can see how Rehlander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rehlander family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rehlander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rehlander family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rehlander's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Rehlander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rehlander 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 Rehlander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rehlander. 100% of Rehlander men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Rehlander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 396 census records available for the last name Rehlander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rehlander 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Rehlander. 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 174 military records available for the last name Rehlander. For the veterans among your Rehlander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rehlander lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Rehlander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rehlander in 1967 was 76, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rehlander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rehlander 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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