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Rhys Family History

Rhys Surname Meaning

see Rees.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rhys family from?

You can see how Rhys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhys family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rhys families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Rhys families living in Manitoba. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rhys's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Rhys families in 1911.
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What did your Rhys ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Clerk In Holy Orders and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rhys. 72% of Rhys men worked as a Clerk In Holy Orders and 77% of Rhys women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rhys were School Master and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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 1939

  • Clerk In Holy Orders
    72%
  • School Master
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%

What Rhys family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rhys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhys 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rhys. 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 232 military records available for the last name Rhys. For the veterans among your Rhys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhys lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Rhys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rhys in 1963 was 77, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhys 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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