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Riib Family History

Riib 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: Riis, Rieb, Reis, Rich, Ring, Leib, Ries, Rais, Lieb, Rind

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Where is the Riib family from?

You can see how Riib families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riib family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Riib families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Riib family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Riib's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Riib families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riib 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 69 census records available for the last name Riib. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riib 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Riib. 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 3 military records available for the last name Riib. For the veterans among your Riib ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riib lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1982, in the United States, Riib life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Riib in 1976 was 82, and 85 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riib 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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