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Ribando Family History

Ribando 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: Ribaudo, Bando, Riano, Rigano, Rando, Rinaldo, Mirando, Rolando

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Where is the Ribando family from?

You can see how Ribando families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ribando family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 24 Ribando families living in New York. This was about 59% of all the recorded Ribando's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ribando families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ribando surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ribando ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ribando. 53% of Ribando men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Ribando women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ribando were Proprietor and Twister.

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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

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Prop
    12%
  • Shipping Clerk
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    36%
  • Finisher
    20%
  • Machine Operator
    16%
  • Twister
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ribando. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ribando 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 727 immigration records available for the last name Ribando. 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 229 military records available for the last name Ribando. For the veterans among your Ribando ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ribando lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ribando life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ribando in 1962 was 37, and 81 in 2004.

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