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Rhones Family History

Rhones 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: Rhodes, Rhone, Rones, Rhynes, Rhoney, Rhines, Hone, Rodes, Hines

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Where is the Rhones family from?

You can see how Rhones families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhones family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rhones families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Rhones families living in Louisiana. This was about 71% of all the recorded Rhones's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Rhones families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhones 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 Rhones ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rhones. 67% of Rhones men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rhones women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rhones were Miner 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
    67%
  • Miner
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Rhones family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Rhones. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhones 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Rhones. 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 96 military records available for the last name Rhones. For the veterans among your Rhones ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhones lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Rhones life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rhones in 1966 was 45, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhones 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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