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Rehfield Family History

Rehfield 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: Rehfeld, Redfield, Belfield, Kenfield, Ashfield, Newfield, Enfield

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Where is the Rehfield family from?

You can see how Rehfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rehfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rehfield families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Rehfield family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rehfield's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rehfield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rehfield 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 Rehfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rehfield. 25% of Rehfield men worked as a Foreman.

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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

  • Foreman
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Waiter
    25%

What Rehfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 738 census records available for the last name Rehfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rehfield 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Rehfield. 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 323 military records available for the last name Rehfield. For the veterans among your Rehfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rehfield lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rehfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rehfield in 1962 was 82, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rehfield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rehfield 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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