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Rehfus Family History

Rehfus 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: Dreyfus, Reus, Rufus, Remus, Redus, Mehus, Readus, Jeffus, Reedus

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Where is the Rehfus family from?

You can see how Rehfus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rehfus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rehfus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Rehfus families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rehfus's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rehfus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rehfus 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 Rehfus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rehfus. 43% of Rehfus men worked as a Chauffeur.

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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

  • Chauffeur
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Rehfus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 622 census records available for the last name Rehfus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rehfus 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Rehfus. 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 191 military records available for the last name Rehfus. For the veterans among your Rehfus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rehfus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rehfus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rehfus in 1962 was 65, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rehfus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rehfus 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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