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Fribbs Family History

Fribbs 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: Cribbs, Kribbs, Fries, Frias, Ribas, Frisby, Hibbs, Cribb, Tibbs

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Where is the Fribbs family from?

You can see how Fribbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fribbs family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fribbs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Fribbs families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Fribbs's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fribbs families in 1911.
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What did your Fribbs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mason and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fribbs. 100% of Fribbs men worked as a Mason and 50% of Fribbs women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Mason
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Dressmaker
    50%

What Fribbs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Fribbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fribbs 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Fribbs. 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 22 military records available for the last name Fribbs. For the veterans among your Fribbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fribbs lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Fribbs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fribbs in 1945 was 37, and 51 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fribbs 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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