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Ribakoff Family History

Ribakoff 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: Romanoff, Malakoff, Rieckhoff, Minkoff, Rubinoff, Polakoff, Ivanoff

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Where is the Ribakoff family from?

You can see how Ribakoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ribakoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ribakoff families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ribakoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ribakoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ribakoff 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 105 census records available for the last name Ribakoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ribakoff 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Ribakoff. 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 36 military records available for the last name Ribakoff. For the veterans among your Ribakoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ribakoff lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Ribakoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ribakoff in 1956 was 68, and 20 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ribakoff 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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