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Rethemeier Family History

Rethemeier 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: Reitmeier, Bredemeier, Kreikemeier, Berkemeier, Rothmeyer, Richmeier

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Where is the Rethemeier family from?

You can see how Rethemeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rethemeier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rethemeier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rethemeier families living in Iowa. This was about 56% of all the recorded Rethemeier's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rethemeier families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Rethemeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rethemeier 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 immigration records available for the last name Rethemeier. 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 7 military records available for the last name Rethemeier. For the veterans among your Rethemeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rethemeier lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1996, in the United States, Rethemeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rethemeier in 1992 was 82, and 76 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rethemeier 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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