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Rethmeyer Family History

Rethmeyer 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: Rothmeyer, Wehmeyer, Reitmeyer, Neumeyer, Wedemeyer, Rehmer

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Where is the Rethmeyer family from?

You can see how Rethmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rethmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rethmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Rethmeyer families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rethmeyer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rethmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rethmeyer 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 Rethmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rethmeyer. 34% of Rethmeyer men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Labor
    34%
  • Electrical Engineer
    34%

What Rethmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Rethmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rethmeyer 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Rethmeyer. 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 77 military records available for the last name Rethmeyer. For the veterans among your Rethmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rethmeyer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Rethmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rethmeyer in 1966 was 82, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rethmeyer 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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