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Rieben Name Meaning

Swiss German: variant of Riebe German: habitational name from any of several places so named in Brandenburg and Pomerania.

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


Similar surnames: Riesen, Riege, Riepe, Wiesen, Ruben, Riebel, Rieder, Roeber, Leben

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Where is the Rieben family from?

You can see how Rieben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rieben family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rieben families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Rieben families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rieben's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rieben families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rieben surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rieben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rieben. 32% of Rieben men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Rieben women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rieben were Salesman and Nurse. .

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Nurse
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rieben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rieben 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Rieben. 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 Rieben. For the veterans among your Rieben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rieben lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Rieben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rieben in 1959 was 41, and 90 in 2004.

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