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Riebie Family History

Riebie 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: Riebe, Reekie, Liebig, Rieber, Fiebig, Riepe, Riege, Riebel, Priebe

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Where is the Riebie family from?

You can see how Riebie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riebie family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Riebie family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Riebie's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Riebie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riebie 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 37 census records available for the last name Riebie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riebie 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Riebie. 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 2 military records available for the last name Riebie. For the veterans among your Riebie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riebie

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