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Rehla Family History

Rehla Name 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: Rella, Recla, Rehl, Reha, Real, Mehle, Reza, Mehta, Rehm, Vela

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Where is the Rehla family from?

You can see how Rehla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rehla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rehla families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Rehla's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Rehla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rehla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rehla ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rehla ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Rehla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rehla 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rehla. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Rehla. For the veterans among your Rehla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rehla lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1988, in the United States, Rehla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rehla in 1981 was 64, and 74 in 1988.

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