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Rehar Family History

Rehar 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: Rehr, Reher, Rehak, Rehor, Reha, Behar, Rehard, Rebar, Rear, Bear

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Where is the Rehar family from?

You can see how Rehar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rehar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rehar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Rehar families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rehar's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rehar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rehar 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 Rehar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rehar. 34% of Rehar men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Rehar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Rehar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rehar 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Rehar. 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 17 military records available for the last name Rehar. For the veterans among your Rehar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rehar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Rehar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rehar in 1963 was 77, and 86 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rehar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rehar 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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