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Rehn Family History

Rehn Surname Meaning

German: topographic name from a Low German form of standard German Rain ‘edge of a field ridge’. German: from a personal name based on ancient Germanic ragin ‘advice counsel’. Compare Rhen.

Swedish: of German origin (see 1 above) or a soldier's name from an ornamental spelling of ren ‘reindeer’ (see Ren).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Rehn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rehn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rehn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Rehn family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rehn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rehn families in 1891.
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What did your Rehn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rehn. 50% of Rehn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Rehn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rehn 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Rehn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rehn. For the veterans among your Rehn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rehn lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Rehn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rehn in 1959 was 55, and 79 in 2004.

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