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Rhen Family History

Rhen Surname Meaning

Swedish: variant of Ren or Rehn. Americanized form of North German Rehn.

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


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Where is the Rhen family from?

You can see how Rhen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rhen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Rhen families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rhen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rhen families in 1891.
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What did your Rhen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rhen. 30% of Rhen men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Rhen women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rhen were Carpenter and Presser.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    17%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Laundress
    17%
  • Presser
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rhen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhen 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Rhen. 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 833 military records available for the last name Rhen. For the veterans among your Rhen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhen lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Rhen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rhen in 1944 was 23, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rhen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhen 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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