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Rhien Family History

Rhien 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: Thien, Rhen, Chien, Chen, Shen, Wien, Raven, Bien, Ries, Chin

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Where is the Rhien family from?

You can see how Rhien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhien family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rhien families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Rhien family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rhien's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Rhien families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rhien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rhien. 50% of Rhien men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Rhien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Rhien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhien 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Rhien. 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 109 military records available for the last name Rhien. For the veterans among your Rhien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhien lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Rhien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Rhien in 1968 was 81, and 74 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rhien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhien 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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