| ![Show Contents]() Rebenstock History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Germany
Etymology of RebenstockWhat does the name Rebenstock mean? The surname Rebenstock is a German occupational surname that evolved in the region known as the Rhineland. Germans at first used only one name, but population growth and increased travel in medieval times caused confusion between people of the same name, forcing the people to adopt hereditary surnames. These names often identified people by the kind of work they did. Rebenstock is a name for a person who worked as a wine maker and a grower of grapes. The surname Rebenstock is an occupational name that was originally derived from the common trades of the medieval era which transcended European cultural and linguistic boundaries. Early Origins of the Rebenstock familyThe surname Rebenstock was first found in the Upper Rineland, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Literally, the name refers to the owner of a vineyard, and "Rebstock" was probably the earliest form before it was shortened to "Rebmann" and then "Reber." Always prominent in social affairs, the name became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation. Early History of the Rebenstock familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rebenstock research. Another 199 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1292, 1310, 1367, 1566, 1605, 1711 and 1717 are included under the topic Early Rebenstock History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Rebenstock Spelling VariationsOne can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Rebenstock include Rebstock, Rebenstock, Rebestock, Rebstocke, Reber, Rebmann and many more. Early Notables of the Rebenstock familyMore information is included under the topic Early Rebenstock Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Rebenstock migration to the United States | + |
Hundreds of thousands of Europeans, including many Rhinelanders, made the voyage to North America between the 17th and 20th centuries. It was an escape from religious persecution and poverty and also an opportunity for people to start over and own their own land. Most landed at Ellis Island, off New York before moving on to the states of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, and California. Some also landed in Canada and settled in Ontario, while others headed west to the prairie provinces. A study of passenger and immigration lists has shown a number of people bearing the name of Rebenstock, or one of its variants, reaching North America shores very early:
Rebenstock Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Johannes Rebenstock, who immigrated to Germantown, Pennsylvania in 1698
Rebenstock Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Altien Rebenstock, who settled in Germantown in 1708
- Dirk Rebenstock, who settled in Philadelphia Co. Pennsylvania in 1734
- Balthasar Rebenstock, who settled in North America in 1775
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