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Rehwald Family History

Rehwald 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: Ewald, Berwald, Seewald, Rehfeld, Dewald, Reinwald, Freiwald, Rehard

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Where is the Rehwald family from?

You can see how Rehwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rehwald family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rehwald families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Rehwald families living in Indiana. This was about 56% of all the recorded Rehwald's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rehwald families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rehwald 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 Rehwald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rehwald. 72% of Rehwald 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
    72%
  • Butcher
    15%
  • Manager
    15%

What Rehwald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 721 census records available for the last name Rehwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rehwald 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Rehwald. 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 348 military records available for the last name Rehwald. For the veterans among your Rehwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rehwald lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Rehwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rehwald in 1965 was 80, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rehwald

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rehwald 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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