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Rehman Family History

Rehman Surname Meaning

Muslim (mainly the Indian subcontinent): variant of Rahman. Americanized form of German Rehmann.

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


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Where is the Rehman family from?

You can see how Rehman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rehman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rehman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Rehman families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Rehman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rehman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rehman 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 Rehman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rehman. 26% of Rehman men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Rehman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rehman were Painter and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Painter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Housework
    11%
  • Secretary
    11%

What Rehman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rehman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rehman 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 786 immigration records available for the last name Rehman. 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 357 military records available for the last name Rehman. For the veterans among your Rehman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rehman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rehman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Rehman in 1962 was 83, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rehman 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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