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Ribbans Family History

Ribbans Surname Meaning

see Rubens.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ribbans family from?

You can see how Ribbans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ribbans family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ribbans families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Ribbans families living in Suffolk. This was about 35% of all the recorded Ribbans's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Ribbans families in 1891.
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What did your Ribbans ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ribbans. 43% of Ribbans men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Ribbans women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ribbans were Heavy Worker (builders Labourer and Institution Cleaner.

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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

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Gen Lab
    29%
  • Heavy Worker (builders Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Institution Cleaner
    4%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ribbans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ribbans 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Ribbans. 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 234 military records available for the last name Ribbans. For the veterans among your Ribbans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ribbans lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Ribbans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ribbans in 1970 was 91, and 84 in 1993.

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