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Ribblet Family History

Ribblet 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: Riblet, Ribble, Kibble, Hibbler, Gribble, Tribolet, Tribble, Gibble

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Where is the Ribblet family from?

You can see how Ribblet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ribblet family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ribblet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Ribblet families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ribblet's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ribblet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ribblet 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 Ribblet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ribblet. 100% of Ribblet men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Ribblet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 341 census records available for the last name Ribblet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ribblet 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Ribblet. 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 33 military records available for the last name Ribblet. For the veterans among your Ribblet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ribblet lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Ribblet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ribblet in 1966 was 67, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ribblet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ribblet 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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