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Rebitt Family History

Rebitt 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: Nesbitt, Rabbitt, Hewitt, Reidt, Reitz, Reffitt, Ritt, Reith, Redditt

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Where is the Rebitt family from?

You can see how Rebitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rebitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Rebitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Rebitt families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rebitt's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Rebitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rebitt 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 Rebitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rebitt. 100% of Rebitt women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Rebitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Rebitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rebitt 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Rebitt. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rebitt. For the veterans among your Rebitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rebitt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Rebitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rebitt in 1966 was 83, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rebitt 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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