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Rhye Family History

Rhye 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: Rye, Rhyne, Rhee, Raye, Rhue, Roye, Thye, He, Chae, Rose

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Where is the Rhye family from?

You can see how Rhye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhye family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rhye families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Rhye families living in Glamorgan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rhye's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Rhye families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Rhye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhye 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Rhye. 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 78 military records available for the last name Rhye. For the veterans among your Rhye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhye lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rhye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rhye in 1965 was 53, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhye 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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