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Ribie Family History

Ribie 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: Ririe, Robie, Kibbe, Rubin, Ridge, Rinne, Kibe, Rubis, Ribar, Risi

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Where is the Ribie family from?

You can see how Ribie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ribie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Ribie families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 4 Ribie families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ribie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ribie families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ribie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Ribie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ribie 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Ribie. 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 11 military records available for the last name Ribie. For the veterans among your Ribie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ribie lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Ribie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ribie in 1976 was 88, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ribie 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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