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Rehmeyer Family History

Rehmeyer 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: Wehmeyer, Neumeyer, Rehmer, Rothmeyer, Lohmeyer, De Meyer, Newmeyer

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Where is the Rehmeyer family from?

You can see how Rehmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rehmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rehmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Rehmeyer families living in Wyoming. This was about 89% of all the recorded Rehmeyer's in USA. Wyoming had the highest population of Rehmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rehmeyer 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 Rehmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rehmeyer. 36% of Rehmeyer men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Rehmeyer women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rehmeyer were Manager and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Proprietor
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Manager
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Rehmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 739 census records available for the last name Rehmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rehmeyer 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Rehmeyer. 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 203 military records available for the last name Rehmeyer. For the veterans among your Rehmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rehmeyer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rehmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rehmeyer in 1962 was 76, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rehmeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rehmeyer 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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