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Rehrer Family History

Rehrer Surname Meaning

Altered form of German and Swiss German Röhrer (see Rohrer).

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


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Where is the Rehrer family from?

You can see how Rehrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rehrer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rehrer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rehrer family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rehrer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rehrer families in 1891.
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What did your Rehrer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rehrer. 26% of Rehrer men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Rehrer women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rehrer were Salesman and Cashier.

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Knitter
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Cashier
    23%

What Rehrer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rehrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rehrer 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Rehrer. 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 356 military records available for the last name Rehrer. For the veterans among your Rehrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rehrer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rehrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rehrer in 1958 was 47, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rehrer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rehrer 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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