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Rethemeyer Family History

Rethemeyer 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: Rothmeyer, Wedemeyer, Luetkemeyer, Krietemeyer, Rosemeyer, Rustemeyer

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Where is the Rethemeyer family from?

You can see how Rethemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rethemeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rethemeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Rethemeyer families living in Missouri. This was about 95% of all the recorded Rethemeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Rethemeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rethemeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rethemeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rethemeyer. 43% of Rethemeyer men worked as a Miner. .

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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 1940

  • Miner
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 498 census records available for the last name Rethemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rethemeyer 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Rethemeyer. 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 109 military records available for the last name Rethemeyer. For the veterans among your Rethemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rethemeyer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rethemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rethemeyer in 1963 was 73, and 85 in 2003.

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