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Rheir Family History

Rheir 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: Rhein, Reis, Weir, Herr, Heim, Heier, Reil, Rhem, Heit, Rehr

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Where is the Rheir family from?

You can see how Rheir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rheir family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rheir families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Rheir families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rheir's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rheir families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rheir 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 24 census records available for the last name Rheir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rheir 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rheir. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rheir. For the veterans among your Rheir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rheir lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rheir 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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