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Rhiems Family History

Rhiems 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: Ries, Rhem, Thiem, Thiers, Thies, Hiers, Thiess, Shiers, Thieme

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Where is the Rhiems family from?

You can see how Rhiems families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhiems family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Rhiems families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rhiems's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rhiems families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Rhiems. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhiems 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Rhiems. 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 13 military records available for the last name Rhiems. For the veterans among your Rhiems ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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