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Rhear Family History

Rhear 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: Shear, Rhead, Rhea, Rear, Bear, Hearn, Real, Haar, Dear, Read

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Where is the Rhear family from?

You can see how Rhear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhear family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rhear families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Rhear families living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rhear's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Rhear families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhear 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 155 census records available for the last name Rhear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhear 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Rhear. 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 44 military records available for the last name Rhear. For the veterans among your Rhear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhear lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Rhear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rhear in 1972 was 66, and 58 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhear 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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