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Reha Name Meaning

Czech (Řeha): from a pet form of the personal name Řehoř the Czech form of Gregory .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rehak, Hreha, Reda, Reza, Rehn, Seda, Rega, Gehl, Rehm, Rehr

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Where is the Reha family from?

You can see how Reha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reha family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 23 Reha families living in Nebraska. This was about 38% of all the recorded Reha's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Reha families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reha. 24% of Reha men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Reha women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reha were Truck Driver and Maid. .

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    25%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Maid
    13%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reha 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Reha. 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 825 military records available for the last name Reha. For the veterans among your Reha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reha lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Reha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Reha in 1957 was 45, and 92 in 2004.

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