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Reibel Name Meaning

German: from a Germanic personal name composed of the elements ric ‘power’ + bald ‘bold’, ‘brave’. Probably a variant of German Reubel (see Roubal).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Reimel, Rebel, Geibel, Riebel, Reidel, Remmel, Reil, Seibel, Heibel

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Reibel Family Origin

Where is the Reibel family from?

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    You can see how Reibel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reibel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Reibel families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Reibel family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Reibel's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Reibel families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reibel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Reibel Family Occupations

    What did your Reibel ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Reibel occupation in the USA was Farmer. 11% of Reibel's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Reibel family was Shoemaker. Farmer, Laborer and Carpenter were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Reibel.

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    • Farmer

      11%

    • Laborer

      11%

    • Carpenter

      7%

    • Shoemaker

      7%

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

    Reibel Historical Records

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    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Reibel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reibel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Reibel. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Reibel. For the veterans among your Reibel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Reibel Life Expectancy

    What is the average Reibel lifespan?

    Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Reibel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Reibel in 1956 was 52, and 88 in 2004.

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    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reibel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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