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Ribbentrop Family History

Ribbentrop Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rippentrop, Griepentrog, Ribeiro, Pribbenow, Bentrup, Ribbens

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Where is the Ribbentrop family from?

You can see how Ribbentrop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ribbentrop family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ribbentrop families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Ribbentrop families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Ribbentrop's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Ribbentrop families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ribbentrop surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Ribbentrop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ribbentrop 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Ribbentrop. 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 898 military records available for the last name Ribbentrop. For the veterans among your Ribbentrop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ribbentrop lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Ribbentrop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ribbentrop in 1971 was 86, and 77 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ribbentrop 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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