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Reeb Family History

Reeb Surname Meaning

Dutch and German: from an ancient Germanic pet name Ripo Ribo derived from a compound name formed with rīc ‘power’ + berht ‘bright’.

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


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Where is the Reeb family from?

You can see how Reeb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reeb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reeb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Reeb families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Reeb's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reeb families in 1891.
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What did your Reeb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reeb. 100% of Reeb women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Reeb. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Reeb. For the veterans among your Reeb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reeb lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Reeb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Reeb in 1950 was 65, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reeb 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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