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Rihs Family History

Rihs 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, Ruhs, Riss, Riis, Ris, Rios, Riha, Rohs, Rihn, Ross

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Where is the Rihs family from?

You can see how Rihs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rihs family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rihs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Rihs family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rihs's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rihs families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rihs 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 Rihs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rihs. 50% of Rihs men worked as a Farmer Labor.

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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 Labor
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Rihs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Rihs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rihs 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Rihs. 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 51 military records available for the last name Rihs. For the veterans among your Rihs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rihs lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Rihs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rihs in 1962 was 70, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rihs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rihs 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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