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Rhett Family History

Rhett Surname Meaning

Altered form of an unidentified presumably English surname.

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


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Where is the Rhett family from?

You can see how Rhett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rhett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Rhett families living in Staffordshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Rhett's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Rhett families in 1891.
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What did your Rhett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rhett. 40% of Rhett men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Rhett women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rhett were Porter and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Porter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    27%
  • Nurse
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Maid
    11%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rhett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhett 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 456 immigration records available for the last name Rhett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rhett. For the veterans among your Rhett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhett lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Rhett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rhett in 1955 was 42, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhett 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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