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Rebholz Name Meaning

German: from Middle High German rebe ‘vine’ + holz ‘wood’ i.e. ‘vine-plant’ probably applied as a nickname or a metonymic occupational name for a vintner (compare Reber ) or in some cases a topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by a living vine or a sign depicting a vine.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Nabholz, Kienholz, Bergholz, Rebhan, Krumholz, Reinholz, Rebel

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Where is the Rebholz family from?

You can see how Rebholz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rebholz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rebholz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 31 Rebholz families living in New York. This was about 32% of all the recorded Rebholz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rebholz families in 1880.
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What did your Rebholz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rebholz. 14% of Rebholz men worked as a Farmer and 47% of Rebholz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rebholz were Clerk and Housekeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    14%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    47%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 441 immigration records available for the last name Rebholz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 783 military records available for the last name Rebholz. For the veterans among your Rebholz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rebholz lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Rebholz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rebholz in 1945 was 35, and 68 in 2004.

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