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Rheis Family History

Rheis 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: Reis, Rhein, Heis, Theis, Rhees, Meis, Hees, Ries, Rais, Regis

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Where is the Rheis family from?

You can see how Rheis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rheis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rheis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Rheis families living in Nebraska. This was about 88% of all the recorded Rheis's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Rheis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rheis 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 52 census records available for the last name Rheis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rheis 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Rheis. 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 1 military records available for the last name Rheis. For the veterans among your Rheis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rheis 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rheis

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