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Rebbeck Family History

Rebbeck Surname Meaning

perhaps from Middle English rebek(ke) ‘crone’ used as a disparaging term for an old woman.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rebbeck family from?

You can see how Rebbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rebbeck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rebbeck families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 55 Rebbeck families living in Wiltshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Rebbeck's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Rebbeck families in 1891.
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What did your Rebbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rebbeck. 31% of Rebbeck men worked as a Farmer and 76% of Rebbeck women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rebbeck were Gardener and Domestic Servant.

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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 1939

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Cowman
    24%
  • Dairy Farmer
    16%
  • Gardener
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Childrens Nurse
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rebbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rebbeck 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 429 immigration records available for the last name Rebbeck. 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 284 military records available for the last name Rebbeck. For the veterans among your Rebbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rebbeck lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Rebbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rebbeck in 1968 was 81, and 70 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rebbeck 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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