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Ribbands Family History

Ribbands Surname Meaning

variant of Ribbans with intrusive -d-; see Rubens.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Ribbands family from?

You can see how Ribbands families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ribbands family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 52 Ribbands families living in Norfolk. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ribbands's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Ribbands families in 1891.
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What did your Ribbands ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wood Turner Heavy Work and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ribbands. 100% of Ribbands men worked as a Wood Turner Heavy Work and 82% of Ribbands women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Wood Turner Heavy Work
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Shorthand Typist
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ribbands. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ribbands 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Ribbands. 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 53 military records available for the last name Ribbands. For the veterans among your Ribbands ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ribbands lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1976, in the United States, Ribbands life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Ribbands in 1967 was 84, and 92 in 1976.

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