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Ribbon Family History

Ribbon Surname Meaning

perhaps a variant of Rubin.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Ribbon family from?

You can see how Ribbon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ribbon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ribbon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 12 Ribbon families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ribbon's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Ribbon families in 1911.
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What did your Ribbon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ribbon. 78% of Ribbon men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    78%
  • Painter
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ribbon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ribbon 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Ribbon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Ribbon. For the veterans among your Ribbon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ribbon lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Ribbon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ribbon in 1970 was 61, and 77 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ribbon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ribbon 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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