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Rehill Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Rahill .

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


Similar surnames: Rayhill, Reily, Newill, Nihill, Rahill, Nevill, Megill, Cohill

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Where is the Rehill family from?

You can see how Rehill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rehill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rehill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 22 Rehill families living in Ontario. This was about 32% of all the recorded Rehill's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rehill families in 1911.
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What did your Rehill ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Rehill. 71% of Rehill men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rehill women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    71%
  • Farmers Son
    18%
  • Labourer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rehill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rehill 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 838 immigration records available for the last name Rehill. 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 402 military records available for the last name Rehill. For the veterans among your Rehill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rehill lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rehill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rehill in 1962 was 54, and 93 in 2004.

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