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Rehner Family History

Rehner 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: Zehner, Rohner, Rehmer, Reiner, Frehner, Renner, Regner, Reher

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Where is the Rehner family from?

You can see how Rehner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rehner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rehner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Rehner families living in Indiana. This was about 46% of all the recorded Rehner's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rehner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rehner 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 Rehner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rehner. 62% of Rehner men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rehner 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

  • Laborer
    62%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Rehner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rehner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rehner 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 407 immigration records available for the last name Rehner. 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 297 military records available for the last name Rehner. For the veterans among your Rehner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rehner lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Rehner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rehner in 1958 was 45, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rehner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rehner 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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