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Riebau Family History

Riebau 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: Liebau, Riera, Ribar, Riba, Riebe, Ribas, Mierau, Rieber, Riebel

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Where is the Riebau family from?

You can see how Riebau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riebau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riebau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Riebau families living in Wisconsin. This was about 53% of all the recorded Riebau's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Riebau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riebau 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 Riebau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Riebau. 100% of Riebau women worked as a New Worker.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Riebau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Riebau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riebau 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Riebau. 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 124 military records available for the last name Riebau. For the veterans among your Riebau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riebau lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Riebau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Riebau in 1953 was 48, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riebau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riebau 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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