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Rehak Family History

Rehak Surname Meaning

Czech (Řehák); Slovak (Rehák): from a pet form of the personal name Czech Řehoř western Slovak Rehor ‘Gregory’ (see Rehor).

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


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Where is the Rehak family from?

You can see how Rehak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rehak family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rehak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 5 Rehak families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rehak's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Rehak families in 1861.
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What did your Rehak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rehak. 26% of Rehak men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Rehak women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rehak were Manager and Housework.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Manager
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Farm Labor
    11%
  • Housework
    11%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rehak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rehak 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rehak. 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 987 military records available for the last name Rehak. For the veterans among your Rehak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rehak lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Rehak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rehak in 1951 was 37, and 74 in 2004.

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