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Rehmert Family History

Rehmert Surname Meaning

German: from the ancient Germanic personal name composed of ragin ‘advice counsel’ + berht ‘bright shining’.

Variant of Rehmer 1 + excrescent -t.

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


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Where is the Rehmert family from?

You can see how Rehmert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rehmert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rehmert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Rehmert families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 44% of all the recorded Rehmert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rehmert families in 1880.
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What did your Rehmert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rehmert. 62% of Rehmert men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rehmert women worked as a House Work.

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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

  • Farmer
    62%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Bakers Helper
    7%
  • Inspector
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Rehmert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rehmert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rehmert 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Rehmert. 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 217 military records available for the last name Rehmert. For the veterans among your Rehmert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rehmert lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Rehmert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rehmert in 1951 was 39, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rehmert 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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