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Ribands Family History

Ribands 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, Ribas, Rands, Robards, Viands, Rand, Bandi, Banks, Banda

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Where is the Ribands family from?

You can see how Ribands families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ribands family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ribands families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ribands's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ribands families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ribands 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 45 census records available for the last name Ribands. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ribands 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ribands. 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 military records available for the last name Ribands. For the veterans among your Ribands ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ribands 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ribands

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