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Rebecca Family History

Rebecca Surname Meaning

Italian and Scottish: from the Biblical female personal name Rebecca (Hebrew Ribqah).

In Scotland it was not used as a personal name till after the Reformation.

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


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Where is the Rebecca family from?

You can see how Rebecca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rebecca family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rebecca families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Rebecca families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Rebecca's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rebecca families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rebecca 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 Rebecca ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank Clerk Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rebecca. 100% of Rebecca men worked as a Bank Clerk Retired and 67% of Rebecca 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bank Clerk Retired
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Incapacitated
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Rebecca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rebecca 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rebecca. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rebecca. For the veterans among your Rebecca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rebecca lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rebecca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rebecca in 1964 was 64, and 45 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rebecca 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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