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Rehwoldt Family History

Rehwoldt 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: Rehfeldt, Ewoldt, Reynold, Rehfeld, Redwood, Schmoldt, Rembold

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Where is the Rehwoldt family from?

You can see how Rehwoldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rehwoldt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rehwoldt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Rehwoldt families living in Illinois. This was about 35% of all the recorded Rehwoldt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rehwoldt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rehwoldt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Rehwoldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rehwoldt 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Rehwoldt. 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 39 military records available for the last name Rehwoldt. For the veterans among your Rehwoldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rehwoldt lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Rehwoldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rehwoldt in 1978 was 100, and 87 in 2001.

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