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Riebersal Family History

Riebersal 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: Rieber, Ribera, Riebel, Niebergall, Wiebers, Lieberman, Riedesel

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Where is the Riebersal family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riebersal 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 Riebersal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Riebersal. 100% of Riebersal men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Riebersal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Riebersal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riebersal 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 Riebersal. 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 2 military records available for the last name Riebersal. For the veterans among your Riebersal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riebersal lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Riebersal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Riebersal in 1967 was 69, and 67 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riebersal 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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