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Rehmstedt Family History

Rehmstedt 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: Ahlstedt, Bergstedt, Bramstedt, Mahlstedt, Bohnstedt, Rehmert

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Where is the Rehmstedt family from?

You can see how Rehmstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rehmstedt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rehmstedt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rehmstedt families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Rehmstedt's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Rehmstedt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rehmstedt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Rehmstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rehmstedt 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Rehmstedt. 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 42 military records available for the last name Rehmstedt. For the veterans among your Rehmstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rehmstedt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rehmstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Rehmstedt in 1965 was 80, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rehmstedt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rehmstedt 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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