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Rethmeier Family History

Rethmeier 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: Reitmeier, Rothmeyer, Richmeier, Wehmeier, Rehmer, Bredemeier, Ethier

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Where is the Rethmeier family from?

You can see how Rethmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rethmeier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rethmeier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Rethmeier family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Rethmeier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rethmeier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rethmeier 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 Rethmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rethmeier. 36% of Rethmeier men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rethmeier women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Painting
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Rethmeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 581 census records available for the last name Rethmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rethmeier 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Rethmeier. 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 220 military records available for the last name Rethmeier. For the veterans among your Rethmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rethmeier lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rethmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rethmeier in 1964 was 50, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rethmeier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rethmeier 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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