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Rehe Family History

Rehe 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: Rehm, Rehr, Ree, Reh, Rene, Reher, Rohe, Rehn, Rege, Ruhe

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Where is the Rehe family from?

You can see how Rehe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rehe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rehe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Rehe families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rehe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rehe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rehe 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 Rehe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rehe. 34% of Rehe men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Rehe women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Rehe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rehe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rehe 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 494 immigration records available for the last name Rehe. 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 737 military records available for the last name Rehe. For the veterans among your Rehe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rehe lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Rehe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rehe in 1955 was 57, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rehe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rehe 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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