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Rehms Family History

Rehms 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: Rehm, Reams, Reis, Rahm, Regis, Remy, Brehm, Reus, Remis, Rehmer

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Where is the Rehms family from?

You can see how Rehms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rehms family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rehms families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Rehms families living in California. This was about 64% of all the recorded Rehms's in USA. California had the highest population of Rehms families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rehms 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 Rehms ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rehms. 100% of Rehms men worked as a Painter and 100% of Rehms women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Rehms family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Rehms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rehms 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Rehms. 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 73 military records available for the last name Rehms. For the veterans among your Rehms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rehms lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Rehms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rehms in 1969 was 61, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rehms 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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