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Riebel Family History

Riebel Surname Meaning

German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Riebold composed of the elements rīc ‘power(ful)’ + bald ‘bold’.

Occupational name for a turnip grower (see Riebe).

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


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Where is the Riebel family from?

You can see how Riebel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riebel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Riebel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 48 Riebel families living in Ohio. This was about 26% of all the recorded Riebel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Riebel families in 1880.
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What did your Riebel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riebel. 31% of Riebel men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Riebel women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riebel were Painter and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Painter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    15%
  • Owner
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 797 immigration records available for the last name Riebel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Riebel. For the veterans among your Riebel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riebel lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Riebel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Riebel in 1953 was 46, and 78 in 2004.

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