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Rebb Family History

Rebb Surname 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: Webb, Hebb, Bebb, Reeb, Robb, Rabb, Reis, Real, Rey, Crabb

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Where is the Rebb family from?

You can see how Rebb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rebb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rebb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Rebb families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Rebb's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rebb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rebb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rebb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and General Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rebb. 34% of Rebb men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Rebb women worked as a General Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rebb were Proprietor and Cook.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Proprietor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • General Housework
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Cook
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rebb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rebb 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Rebb. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 192 military records available for the last name Rebb. For the veterans among your Rebb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rebb lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rebb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Rebb in 1963 was 71, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rebb ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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