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Rehtmeyer Family History

Rehtmeyer 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: Reitmeyer, Reitmeier, Heitmeyer, Deutmeyer, Westmeyer, Wehmeyer

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Where is the Rehtmeyer family from?

You can see how Rehtmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rehtmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rehtmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rehtmeyer family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rehtmeyer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rehtmeyer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Rehtmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rehtmeyer 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Rehtmeyer. 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 17 military records available for the last name Rehtmeyer. For the veterans among your Rehtmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rehtmeyer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Rehtmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rehtmeyer in 1966 was 82, and 54 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rehtmeyer 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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