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Rebert Family History

Rebert Surname Meaning

Alsatian and German: variant of Reber. German: from an ancient Germanic personal name Radobert formed with rād rāt ‘counsel advice’ + berht ‘bright’.

French: from an ancient Germanic personal name Ragibert formed with ragin ‘counsel decision’ + berht ‘bright’.

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


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Where is the Rebert family from?

You can see how Rebert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rebert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rebert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Rebert families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rebert's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Rebert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rebert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rebert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rebert. 27% of Rebert men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Rebert women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rebert were Salesman and School Teacher.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • School Teacher
    25%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rebert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rebert 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 375 immigration records available for the last name Rebert. 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 592 military records available for the last name Rebert. For the veterans among your Rebert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rebert lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Rebert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rebert in 1959 was 39, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rebert 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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