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Rehorst Family History

Rehorst 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: Horst, Kohorst, Rehor, Selhorst, Weghorst, Berhorst, Hurst, Record

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Where is the Rehorst family from?

You can see how Rehorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rehorst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rehorst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Rehorst families living in Iowa. This was about 36% of all the recorded Rehorst's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rehorst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rehorst 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 Rehorst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rehorst. 46% of Rehorst men worked as a Farmer and 56% of Rehorst women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rehorst were Helper and Maid.

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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
    46%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Helper
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    56%
  • Office Clerk
    23%
  • Maid
    23%

What Rehorst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 954 census records available for the last name Rehorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rehorst 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Rehorst. 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 290 military records available for the last name Rehorst. For the veterans among your Rehorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rehorst lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Rehorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rehorst in 1955 was 57, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rehorst 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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