This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Bribes family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Bribes Family History

Bribes 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: Brines, Bries, Briles, Fries, Ries, Brice, Briel, Baines, Bines

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Bribes family from?

You can see how Bribes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bribes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Bribes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bribes family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bribes's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Bribes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bribes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Bribes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Bribes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bribes census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Bribes

Passenger Lists

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Bribes. 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.

View all Bribes immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Bribes. For the veterans among your Bribes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Bribes military records

You've only scratched the surface of Bribes family history

Discover More

What is the average Bribes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Bribes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bribes in 1967 was 65, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bribes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bribes 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Bribes family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial