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Rybie Family History

Rybie 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: Robie, Rye, Rubin, Ryba, Rubis, Rubi, Ruble, Rube, Robin, Mabie

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Where is the Rybie family from?

You can see how Rybie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rybie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Rybie families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1911 there was 1 Rybie family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Rybie's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Rybie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rybie 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 52 census records available for the last name Rybie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rybie 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rybie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rybie. For the veterans among your Rybie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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