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Rehard Name Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of Czech Řehoř (see Rehor ).

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


Similar surnames: Rehor, Reha, Reher, Newhard, Arehart, Seward, Reckard, Peard, Bechard

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Where is the Rehard family from?

You can see how Rehard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rehard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rehard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Rehard families living in Ontario. This was about 89% of all the recorded Rehard's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rehard families in 1911.
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What did your Rehard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rehard. 28% of Rehard men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Retired
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rehard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rehard 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Rehard. 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 299 military records available for the last name Rehard. For the veterans among your Rehard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rehard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rehard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rehard in 1963 was 74, and 75 in 2004.

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