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Reebe Family History

Reebe 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: Reese, Riebe, Reeve, Reeb, Beebe, Reede, Reece, Revere, Breese, Meese

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Where is the Reebe family from?

You can see how Reebe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reebe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Reebe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Reebe families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reebe's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Reebe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reebe 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 Reebe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reebe. 60% of Reebe men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Reebe women worked as a None. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reebe were None and Seamstress.

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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
    60%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • None
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Seamstress
    29%

What Reebe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 925 census records available for the last name Reebe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reebe 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Reebe. 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 118 military records available for the last name Reebe. For the veterans among your Reebe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reebe lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Reebe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Reebe in 1969 was 46, and 49 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reebe 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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