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Rebbey Family History

Rebbey 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: Tebbe, Reber, Reiber, Rebel, Abbey, Reuben, Rabey, Reaney, Webley

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Where is the Rebbey family from?

You can see how Rebbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rebbey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rebbey family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rebbey's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Rebbey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rebbey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Rebbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rebbey 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Rebbey. 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 5 military records available for the last name Rebbey. For the veterans among your Rebbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rebbey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1989, in the United States, Rebbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rebbey in 1962 was 81, and 83 in 1989.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rebbey 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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