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Reib Family History

Reib 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: Reis, Leib, Reil, Rein, Reid, Reim, Reeb, Geib, Eib, Reif

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Where is the Reib family from?

You can see how Reib families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reib family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reib families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Reib family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Reib's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Reib families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reib 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 Reib ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reib. 50% of Reib men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Reib women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reib were Printer and Waitress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Printer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    38%
  • Maid
    38%
  • Waitress
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reib. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reib 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Reib. 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 508 military records available for the last name Reib. For the veterans among your Reib ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reib lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Reib life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Reib in 1962 was 79, and 83 in 2004.

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