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Rhese Family History

Rhese 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: Reese, Roese, Rhee, Riese, Rose, Hase, Hose, Rase, Ries, Chase

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Where is the Rhese family from?

You can see how Rhese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhese family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rhese families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Rhese families living in Nebraska. This was about 78% of all the recorded Rhese's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Rhese families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhese 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 190 census records available for the last name Rhese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhese 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Rhese. 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 46 military records available for the last name Rhese. For the veterans among your Rhese 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 Rhese 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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