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Reibestein Family History

Reibestein 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: Reichstein, Reinstein, Einstein, Eisenstein, Weinstein, Beilstein

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Where is the Reibestein family from?

You can see how Reibestein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reibestein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Reibestein families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Reibestein families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Reibestein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Reibestein families in 1880.
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What did your Reibestein ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Reibestein ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Reibestein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reibestein 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Reibestein. 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 39 military records available for the last name Reibestein. For the veterans among your Reibestein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reibestein lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Reibestein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Reibestein in 1966 was 67, and 79 in 2003.

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