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Rebe Family History

Rebe 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: Riebe, Reber, Rube, Rebel, Ree, Rene, Rege, Rabe, Robe, Grebe

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Where is the Rebe family from?

You can see how Rebe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rebe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rebe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Rebe family living in Kent. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rebe's in United Kingdom. Kent and 2 other counties had the highest population of Rebe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rebe 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 Rebe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rebe. 63% of Rebe men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rebe women worked as a Nurse.

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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

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Rebe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rebe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rebe 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Rebe. 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 101 military records available for the last name Rebe. For the veterans among your Rebe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rebe lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Rebe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rebe in 1956 was 45, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rebe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rebe 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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