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Reth Name Meaning

North German: from a dialect variant of Ried .

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


Similar surnames: Reeh, Feth, Beth, Reh, Kath, Reta, Rueth, Greth, Reath, Meth

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Where is the Reth family from?

You can see how Reth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Reth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Reth families living in Cornwall. This was about 25% of all the recorded Reth's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Reth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reth. 35% of Reth men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Reth women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reth were Salesman and Waitress. .

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Caretaker
    13%
  • Waitress
    13%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reth 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 530 immigration records available for the last name Reth. 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 276 military records available for the last name Reth. For the veterans among your Reth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reth lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Reth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Reth in 1957 was 54, and 95 in 2004.

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