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Rheome Family History

Rheome 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: Reome, Rhome, Rhem, Rhone, Hemme, Rhode, Rome, Helme, Rhee, Thome

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Where is the Rheome family from?

You can see how Rheome families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rheome family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rheome families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rheome family living in Iowa. This was about 20% of all the recorded Rheome's in USA. Iowa and 4 other states had the highest population of Rheome families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rheome 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 Rheome ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rheome. 100% of Rheome men worked as a Laborer.

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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%

What Rheome family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Rheome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rheome 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Rheome. 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 15 military records available for the last name Rheome. For the veterans among your Rheome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rheome lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Rheome life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rheome in 1966 was 64, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rheome

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rheome 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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