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Reeber Family History

Reeber Surname Meaning

German: variant of Reber

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


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Where is the Reeber family from?

You can see how Reeber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reeber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reeber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Reeber families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Reeber's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reeber families in 1891.
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What did your Reeber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reeber. 27% of Reeber men worked as a Salesman and 72% of Reeber women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reeber were Butcher and 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

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Proprietor
    18%
  • Butcher
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    72%
  • Teacher
    29%

What Reeber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reeber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reeber 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Reeber. 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 345 military records available for the last name Reeber. For the veterans among your Reeber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reeber lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Reeber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Reeber in 1958 was 57, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reeber 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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