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Rhed Family History

Rhed 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: Rhem, Roed, Ried, Rhew, Rhee, Rhen, Red, Reed, Rhead, Rhea

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Where is the Rhed family from?

You can see how Rhed families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhed family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rhed families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Rhed families living in Missouri. This was about 71% of all the recorded Rhed's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Rhed families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhed surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rhed ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rhed. 100% of Rhed men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rhed women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Rhed family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Rhed. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhed 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Rhed. 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 65 military records available for the last name Rhed. For the veterans among your Rhed ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhed lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Rhed life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rhed in 1971 was 66, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rhed

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhed 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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