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Reibert Family History

Reibert 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: Reiber, Rembert, Seibert, Reinert, Reisert, Deibert, Neibert, Rebert

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Where is the Reibert family from?

You can see how Reibert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reibert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reibert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Reibert families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Reibert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reibert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reibert 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 Reibert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reibert. 24% of Reibert men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Reibert women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reibert were Foreman and Truck Farm Laborer.

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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
    24%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Foreman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Secretary
    38%
  • Truck Farm Laborer
    25%

What Reibert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reibert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reibert 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Reibert. 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 175 military records available for the last name Reibert. For the veterans among your Reibert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reibert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Reibert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Reibert in 1963 was 70, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reibert 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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