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Rheeder Family History

Rheeder 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: Reeder, Sheeder, Helder, Reder, Herder, Wheeler, Heider, Render

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Where is the Rheeder family from?

You can see how Rheeder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rheeder family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rheeder families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Rheeder families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rheeder's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rheeder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rheeder 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 300 census records available for the last name Rheeder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rheeder 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Rheeder. 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 32 military records available for the last name Rheeder. For the veterans among your Rheeder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rheeder lifespan?

Average Rheeder life expectancy in 1985 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rheeder 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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