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Rethye Family History

Rethye 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: Rathe, Rettke, Rothe, Roethle, Methe, Bethke, Reth, Rathke, Rathje

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Where is the Rethye family from?

You can see how Rethye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rethye family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rethye families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Rethye families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rethye's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rethye families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Rethye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rethye 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rethye. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rethye. For the veterans among your Rethye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rethye

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