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Ribey Family History

Ribey 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: Riley, Rabey, Rimbey, Robey, Rubey, Riney, Rey, Ries, Rider, Ridley

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Where is the Ribey family from?

You can see how Ribey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ribey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ribey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Ribey families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Ribey's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Ribey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ribey 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 Ribey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ribey. 100% of Ribey 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 Ribey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 700 census records available for the last name Ribey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ribey 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Ribey. 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 34 military records available for the last name Ribey. For the veterans among your Ribey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ribey lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1984, in the United States, Ribey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ribey in 1983 was 90, and 85 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ribey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ribey 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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