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Reibstein Family History

Reibstein 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: Reinstein, Einstein, Weinstein, Beilstein, Reichstein, Feinstein

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Where is the Reibstein family from?

You can see how Reibstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reibstein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Reibstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Reibstein families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Reibstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Reibstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reibstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reibstein ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Asst Buyer
    23%
  • Jeweler
    23%
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Census Records

There are 764 census records available for the last name Reibstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reibstein 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Reibstein. 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 154 military records available for the last name Reibstein. For the veterans among your Reibstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reibstein lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Reibstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Reibstein in 1966 was 85, and 84 in 2004.

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