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Reihe Family History

Reihe 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: Reise, Reiher, Weihe, Reine, Reihl, Reiche, Reile, Reis, Raine, Rehm

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Where is the Reihe family from?

You can see how Reihe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reihe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reihe families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Reihe families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Reihe's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Reihe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reihe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reihe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reihe. 100% of Reihe women worked as a Housework.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Reihe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Reihe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reihe 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Reihe. 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 28 military records available for the last name Reihe. For the veterans among your Reihe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reihe lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Reihe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Reihe in 1966 was 55, and 89 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reihe 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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