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Reby Family History

Reby 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: Rey, Remy, Raby, Reny, Roby, Eby, Ruby, Reay, Reis, Ray

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Where is the Reby family from?

You can see how Reby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Reby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Reby families living in Connecticut. This was about 41% of all the recorded Reby's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Reby families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reby. 56% of Reby men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Reby women worked as a Secretary. .

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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%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 784 census records available for the last name Reby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reby 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Reby. 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 150 military records available for the last name Reby. For the veterans among your Reby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reby lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Reby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Reby in 1969 was 44, and 88 in 2004.

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