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Riibe Family History

Riibe 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, Kibbe, Raine, Ridge, Rinne, Kibe, Rise, Riba, Reiber, Rube

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Where is the Riibe family from?

You can see how Riibe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riibe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Riibe families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Riibe's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Riibe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riibe 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 169 census records available for the last name Riibe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riibe 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Riibe. 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 59 military records available for the last name Riibe. For the veterans among your Riibe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riibe lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Riibe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Riibe in 1966 was 77, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riibe 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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