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Rhes Family History

Rhes 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: Ries, Rhem, Roes, Rees, Rhew, Rhee, Rhen, Rhea, Rhees, Raes

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Where is the Rhes family from?

You can see how Rhes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rhes family living in Nebraska. This was about 20% of all the recorded Rhes's in USA. Nebraska and 4 other states had the highest population of Rhes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rhes ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Rhes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhes 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 Rhes. 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 7 military records available for the last name Rhes. For the veterans among your Rhes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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