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Reaber Family History

Reaber 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: Beaber, Raber, Reber, Reiber, Reader, Reaver, Reaser, Reager, Reamer

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Where is the Reaber family from?

You can see how Reaber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reaber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reaber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 6 Reaber families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Reaber's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Reaber families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reaber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reaber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reaber. 34% of Reaber men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farming
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reaber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reaber 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Reaber. 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 74 military records available for the last name Reaber. For the veterans among your Reaber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reaber lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Reaber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Reaber in 1944 was 24, and 99 in 2003.

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