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Riberdy Family History

Riberdy Name Meaning

Altered form of French Reberdy itself a variant or an altered form of Reverdy: from reverdi a past participle of the verb reverdir ‘to turn green again’ applied as a topographic name or perhaps as a nickname (in the sense ‘to look or feel younger’). The surname Reberdy is no longer found in France.

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


Similar surnames: Rieber, Libert, Roberge, Ribordy, Robey, Rimer, Riveron, Siverly

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Where is the Riberdy family from?

You can see how Riberdy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riberdy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Riberdy families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Riberdy family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Riberdy's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Riberdy families in 1891.
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What did your Riberdy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riberdy. 60% of Riberdy men worked as a Carpenter and 43% of Riberdy women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riberdy were Gardener and Inspector. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    60%
  • Gardener
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Inspector
    29%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 316 immigration records available for the last name Riberdy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 211 military records available for the last name Riberdy. For the veterans among your Riberdy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riberdy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Riberdy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Riberdy in 1963 was 71, and 83 in 2004.

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