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Reben Family History

Reben Name 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: Leben, Ruben, Reber, Regen, Rebel, Reuben, Raben, Reen, Eben, Rieben

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Where is the Reben family from?

You can see how Reben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reben family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Reben families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Reben family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Reben's in USA. New York had the highest population of Reben families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reben 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 Reben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reben. 56% of Reben men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Reben women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reben were Machinist and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 758 census records available for the last name Reben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reben 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Reben. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 158 military records available for the last name Reben. For the veterans among your Reben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reben lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Reben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Reben in 1967 was 74, and 80 in 2003.

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