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Riebow Family History

Riebow 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: Rainbow, Riebe, Rieber, Riebel, Rambow, Rieben, Gielow, Debow, Nienow

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Where is the Riebow family from?

You can see how Riebow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riebow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Riebow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Riebow families living in Wisconsin. This was about 22% of all the recorded Riebow's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Riebow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riebow 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 Riebow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Riebow. 60% of Riebow men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

What Riebow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 476 census records available for the last name Riebow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riebow 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Riebow. 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 191 military records available for the last name Riebow. For the veterans among your Riebow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riebow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Riebow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Riebow in 1965 was 75, and 44 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riebow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riebow 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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