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Ribby Family History

Ribby 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: Kibby, Risby, Rigby, Gibby, Libby, Bibby, Tribby, Kibbe, Hubby, Wilby

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Where is the Ribby family from?

You can see how Ribby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ribby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ribby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Ribby families living in Staffordshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Ribby's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Ribby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ribby 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 Ribby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ribby. 100% of Ribby 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ribby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 972 census records available for the last name Ribby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ribby 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Ribby. 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 127 military records available for the last name Ribby. For the veterans among your Ribby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ribby lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Ribby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ribby in 1960 was 45, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ribby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ribby 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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