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Rheins Family History

Rheins 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, Heins, Reins, Reis, Heino, Reina, Heiss, Rein, Reiss, Thein

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Where is the Rheins family from?

You can see how Rheins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rheins family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rheins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Rheins families living in Wisconsin. This was about 69% of all the recorded Rheins's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Rheins families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rheins 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 Rheins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rheins. 100% of Rheins women worked as a Saleslady.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

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Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Rheins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rheins 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Rheins. 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 38 military records available for the last name Rheins. For the veterans among your Rheins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rheins lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Rheins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rheins in 1967 was 76, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rheins 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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