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Rhea Family History

Rhea Surname Meaning

English (North Yorkshire): variant of Rea.

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


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Where is the Rhea family from?

You can see how Rhea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhea family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rhea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Rhea families living in Ontario. This was about 73% of all the recorded Rhea's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rhea families in 1911.
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What did your Rhea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rhea. 24% of Rhea men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Rhea women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rhea were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Teacher
    7%
  • Housework
    6%

What Rhea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38,000 census records available for the last name Rhea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhea 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rhea. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Rhea. For the veterans among your Rhea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhea lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Rhea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rhea in 1946 was 57, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rhea

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhea 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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