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Rheine Family History

Rheine 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: Rhein, Heine, Rhine, Reine, Raine, Heino, Repine, Romine, Hine, Heide

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Where is the Rheine family from?

You can see how Rheine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rheine family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rheine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Rheine families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rheine's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Rheine families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rheine 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 219 census records available for the last name Rheine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rheine 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Rheine. 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 29 military records available for the last name Rheine. For the veterans among your Rheine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rheine lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1980, in the United States, Rheine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rheine in 1965 was 77, and 86 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rheine 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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