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Ribsam Family History

Ribsam 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: Rubsam, Ribar, Riba, Ribas, Kissam, Hissam, Ram, Rusak, Rosa, Witham

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Where is the Ribsam family from?

You can see how Ribsam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ribsam family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Ribsam families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ribsam's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ribsam families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ribsam 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 111 census records available for the last name Ribsam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ribsam 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Ribsam. 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 67 military records available for the last name Ribsam. For the veterans among your Ribsam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ribsam lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Ribsam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ribsam in 1966 was 80, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ribsam 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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