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Rhee Family History

Rhee Surname Meaning

Korean: variant of Ri 2 itself a variant of Yi.

German: habitational name from a place so named in Westphalia.

Dutch (mainly Van Rhee): habitational name for someone from Rheden in Gelderland.

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


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Where is the Rhee family from?

You can see how Rhee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rhee families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Rhee family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Rhee's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rhee families in 1911.
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What did your Rhee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Practical Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rhee. 28% of Rhee men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Rhee women worked as a Practical Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rhee were Manager and Housewife.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Printer
    12%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Practical Nurse
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Rhee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rhee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhee 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rhee. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Rhee. For the veterans among your Rhee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhee lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Rhee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rhee in 1969 was 80, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhee 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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