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Rebello Family History

Rebello Surname Meaning

Portuguese: variant of Rebelo. This form of the surname was taken to India in the 16th century by Portuguese colonists where it is found in the western states.

Catalan (Rebelló): probably a nickname from a diminutive of rebell ‘rebel’. This surname is very rare in Spain.

Altered form of Italian Revello.

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


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Where is the Rebello family from?

You can see how Rebello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rebello family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Rebello families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there were 4 Rebello families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rebello's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Rebello families in 1881.
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What did your Rebello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rebello. 26% of Rebello men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Rebello women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rebello were Doffer and Machine Operator.

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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
    26%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Machinist
    7%
  • Doffer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    16%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Sewer
    8%
  • Machine Operator
    8%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Rebello. 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 Rebello. For the veterans among your Rebello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rebello lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Rebello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rebello in 1944 was 37, and 78 in 2004.

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