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Riblett Family History

Riblett Surname Meaning

Altered form of Riblet 1 a surname of French origin.

Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Riblett family from?

You can see how Riblett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riblett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Riblett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Riblett families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Riblett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Riblett families in 1891.
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What did your Riblett ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Riblett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riblett 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Riblett. 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 363 military records available for the last name Riblett. For the veterans among your Riblett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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