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Rebis Family History

Rebis 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, Regis, Rubis, Remis, Revis, Rewis, Lewis, Melis, Rubin, Meis

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Where is the Rebis family from?

You can see how Rebis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rebis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rebis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rebis families living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Rebis's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Rebis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rebis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rebis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Rebis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rebis 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Rebis. 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 78 military records available for the last name Rebis. For the veterans among your Rebis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rebis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Rebis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rebis in 1964 was 83, and 71 in 2003.

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