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Rhean Family History

Rhean 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: Shean, Rhein, Rhen, Rhead, Rhea, Rhyan, Han, Bean, Hearn, Shan

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Where is the Rhean family from?

You can see how Rhean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhean family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rhean families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Rhean family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Rhean's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Rhean families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhean 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 128 census records available for the last name Rhean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhean 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Rhean. 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 8 military records available for the last name Rhean. For the veterans among your Rhean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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