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Rehrig Family History

Rehrig Surname Meaning

German: perhaps a variant of Rehring (also unexplained) or a habitational name from Rehrige in Brandenburg.

Alternatively, it could be a variant of Röhrig (see Roehrig).

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


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Where is the Rehrig family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rehrig. 36% of Rehrig men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Rehrig women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rehrig were Painter and Laborer.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Furnace Man
    7%
  • Painter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    45%
  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rehrig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rehrig 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Rehrig. 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 824 military records available for the last name Rehrig. For the veterans among your Rehrig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rehrig lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Rehrig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rehrig in 1956 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

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