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Rhein Name Meaning

German:: topographic name for someone who lived by the Rhine river Middle High German Rīn which is first recorded in the Roman period in the form Rhenus; it may be derived from a Celtic element meaning ‘to flow’. from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with ragin ‘advice counsel’.

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


Similar surnames: Rein, Thein, Hain, Hein, Heit, Stein, Reil, Wein, Dein, Lein

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Where is the Rhein family from?

You can see how Rhein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhein family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rhein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Rhein families living in Alberta. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rhein's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Rhein families in 1911.
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What did your Rhein ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Rhein. 100% of Rhein men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rhein women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Rhein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhein 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Rhein. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 36,000 military records available for the last name Rhein. For the veterans among your Rhein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhein lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rhein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rhein in 1957 was 48, and 80 in 2004.

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