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Reher Family History

Reher Surname Meaning

North German: habitational name from any of the places so called near Hamelin and Itzehoe (Schleswig-Holstein) and in some cases perhaps also for someone from Rehe in Hesse or Rehau in Franconia.

Altered form of Czech Rehor.

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


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You can see how Reher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Reher family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Reher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reher families in 1891.
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What did your Reher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reher. 100% of Reher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Reher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reher 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 859 immigration records available for the last name Reher. 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 766 military records available for the last name Reher. For the veterans among your Reher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Reher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Reher in 1963 was 57, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reher 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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