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Rheuark Family History

Rheuark 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: Ruark, Hearn, Demark, Hark, Huard, Sheard, Lewark, Reback, Shuart

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Where is the Rheuark family from?

You can see how Rheuark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rheuark family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rheuark families living in Georgia. This was about 13% of all the recorded Rheuark's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Rheuark families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rheuark surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rheuark ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rheuark. 100% of Rheuark 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Rheuark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rheuark 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Rheuark. 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 189 military records available for the last name Rheuark. For the veterans among your Rheuark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rheuark lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rheuark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rheuark in 1965 was 37, and 66 in 2004.

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