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Bribble Family History

Bribble 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: Gribble, Tribble, Ribble, Pribble, Brindle, Kibble, Bramble, Brickle

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Where is the Bribble family from?

You can see how Bribble families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bribble family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bribble families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bribble family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Bribble's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Bribble families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Bribble. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bribble 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Bribble. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bribble. For the veterans among your Bribble ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bribble lifespan?

Average Bribble life expectancy in 1983 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bribble 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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