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Reebel Family History

Reebel 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: Rebel, Riebel, Reibel, Ruebel, Reese, Rubel, Redel, Nebel, Giebel

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Where is the Reebel family from?

You can see how Reebel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reebel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Reebel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Reebel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Reebel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reebel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reebel 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 Reebel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reebel. 100% of Reebel men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Reebel women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Reebel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 644 census records available for the last name Reebel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reebel 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Reebel. 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 162 military records available for the last name Reebel. For the veterans among your Reebel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reebel lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Reebel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Reebel in 1961 was 54, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reebel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reebel 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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