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Rehfuss Family History

Rehfuss 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: Rothfuss, Reuss, Dreyfuss, Russ, Huss, Beilfuss, Dreyfus, Reus

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Where is the Rehfuss family from?

You can see how Rehfuss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rehfuss family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rehfuss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 34 Rehfuss families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 32% of all the recorded Rehfuss's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rehfuss families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rehfuss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rehfuss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rehfuss. 25% of Rehfuss men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Rehfuss women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rehfuss were Painter and Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Agent
    13%
  • Painter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rehfuss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rehfuss 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 568 immigration records available for the last name Rehfuss. 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 383 military records available for the last name Rehfuss. For the veterans among your Rehfuss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rehfuss lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rehfuss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rehfuss in 1961 was 70, and 66 in 2004.

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