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Rehus Family History

Rehus 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: Reus, Remus, Redus, Mehus, Reis, Rehm, Regis, Rus, Jesus, Remis

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Where is the Rehus family from?

You can see how Rehus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rehus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rehus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Rehus families living in Michigan. This was about 43% of all the recorded Rehus's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Rehus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rehus 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 Rehus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rehus. 100% of Rehus men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Rehus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Rehus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rehus 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Rehus. 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 60 military records available for the last name Rehus. For the veterans among your Rehus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rehus lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Rehus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rehus in 1956 was 40, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rehus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rehus 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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