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Rhue Family History

Rhue Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Ruhe.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rhue family from?

You can see how Rhue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhue family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rhue families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Rhue families living in Berkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rhue's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Rhue families in 1891.
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What did your Rhue ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rhue. 25% of Rhue men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Rhue women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rhue were Painter and Seamstress.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Foreman
    6%
  • Painter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Maid
    24%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Seamstress
    12%

What Rhue family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rhue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhue 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Rhue. 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 690 military records available for the last name Rhue. For the veterans among your Rhue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhue lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Rhue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Rhue in 1946 was 46, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rhue

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhue 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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