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Rehnke Family History

Rehnke 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: Dehnke, Ruhnke, Reinke, Behnke, Denke, Renk, Rene, Reincke, Remke

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Where is the Rehnke family from?

You can see how Rehnke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rehnke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Rehnke families living in South Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rehnke's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Rehnke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rehnke 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 Rehnke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Substitute Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rehnke. 50% of Rehnke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rehnke women worked as a Substitute Teacher.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Substitute Teacher
    100%

What Rehnke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 500 census records available for the last name Rehnke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rehnke 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 Rehnke. 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 66 military records available for the last name Rehnke. For the veterans among your Rehnke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rehnke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rehnke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Rehnke in 1964 was 75, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rehnke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rehnke 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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