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Rethis Family History

Rethis 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: Reis, Regis, Remis, Pettis, Sethi, Rettig, Anthis, Bettis, Mathis

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Where is the Rethis family from?

You can see how Rethis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rethis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rethis family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Rethis's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Rethis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rethis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Rethis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rethis 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Rethis. 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 military records available for the last name Rethis. For the veterans among your Rethis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rethis lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1996, in the United States, Rethis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rethis in 1987 was 62, and 39 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rethis 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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