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Rebelo Family History

Rebelo Surname Meaning

Portuguese: habitational name from any of the places called Rebelo in Portugal.

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


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Where is the Rebelo family from?

You can see how Rebelo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rebelo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rebelo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Rebelo families living in Michigan. This was about 20% of all the recorded Rebelo's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Rebelo families in 1920.
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What did your Rebelo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rebelo. 100% of Rebelo men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Rebelo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 460 census records available for the last name Rebelo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rebelo 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 997 immigration records available for the last name Rebelo. 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 33 military records available for the last name Rebelo. For the veterans among your Rebelo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rebelo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rebelo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Rebelo in 1963 was 71, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rebelo 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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