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Ribbe Family History

Ribbe 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: Kibbe, Riebe, Nibbe, Robbe, Ribble, Ridge, Krabbe, Rinne, Kibe

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Where is the Ribbe family from?

You can see how Ribbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ribbe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ribbe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ribbe family living in Essex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ribbe's in United Kingdom. Essex and 2 other counties had the highest population of Ribbe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ribbe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ribbe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secy were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ribbe. 29% of Ribbe men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Ribbe women worked as a Secy. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ribbe were Operator and Housework.

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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

  • Salesman
    29%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Operator
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secy
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Ribbe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ribbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ribbe 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 458 immigration records available for the last name Ribbe. 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 269 military records available for the last name Ribbe. For the veterans among your Ribbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ribbe lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ribbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ribbe in 1961 was 56, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ribbe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ribbe 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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