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Rebster Family History

Rebster 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: Rester, Webster, Reister, Fenster, Easter, Reisner, Tester, Reuter

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Where is the Rebster family from?

You can see how Rebster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rebster family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rebster families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Rebster family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rebster's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rebster families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rebster 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 65 census records available for the last name Rebster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rebster 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Rebster. 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 Rebster. For the veterans among your Rebster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rebster lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Rebster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rebster in 1975 was 81, and 80 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rebster 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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