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Rheo Family History

Rheo 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, Reo, Rhew, Rhee, Rhen, Rho, Rhea, Heo, Cho, He

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Where is the Rheo family from?

You can see how Rheo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rheo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rheo family living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Rheo's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Rheo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rheo 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 75 census records available for the last name Rheo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rheo 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Rheo. 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 10 military records available for the last name Rheo. For the veterans among your Rheo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rheo lifespan?

Between 1948 and 1988, in the United States, Rheo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rheo in 1948 was 63, and 83 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rheo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rheo 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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