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Reibe Family History

Reibe 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: Reiber, Reise, Reibel, Reine, Reile, Reis, Raine, Leib, Leite, Reiff

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Where is the Reibe family from?

You can see how Reibe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reibe family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Reibe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 3 Reibe families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reibe's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Reibe families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reibe 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 Reibe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reibe. 34% of Reibe men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Reibe 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Reibe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 872 census records available for the last name Reibe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reibe 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Reibe. 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 303 military records available for the last name Reibe. For the veterans among your Reibe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reibe lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Reibe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Reibe in 1961 was 50, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reibe 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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