Rehrer Family History

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Rehrer Name Meaning

German: probably a habitational name from a place named Rehren in Westphalia, or a topographic name (see Rehr 2).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Rehmer, Wehrer, Rohrer, Kehrer, Reker, Reher, Reiser, Reder, Recker

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Rehrer Family Origin

Where is the Rehrer family from?

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You can see how Rehrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rehrer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rehrer families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Rehrer family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rehrer's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Rehrer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rehrer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Rehrer Family Occupations

What did your Rehrer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Rehrer. 12% of Rehrer men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Rehrer women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rehrer were Carpenter and Seamstress

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Top Male Occupations in 1940

  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Knitter
    6%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations in 1940

  • Waitress
    10%
  • Cashier
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Seamstress
    7%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Rehrer Historical Records

What Rehrer family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rehrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rehrer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 144 immigration records available for the last name Rehrer. 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 Card

There are 356 military records available for the last name Rehrer. For the veterans among your Rehrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Rehrer Life Expectancy

What is the average Rehrer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rehrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rehrer in 1958 was 47, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rehrer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rehrer 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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