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Rhees Family History

Rhees Surname Meaning

Welsh: variant of Reese.

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


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Where is the Rhees family from?

You can see how Rhees families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhees family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rhees families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Rhees families living in Lancashire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Rhees's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rhees families in 1891.
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What did your Rhees ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rhees. 60% of Rhees men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rhees. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhees 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Rhees. 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 354 military records available for the last name Rhees. For the veterans among your Rhees ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhees lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Rhees life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Rhees in 1949 was 43, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhees 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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