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Ribbeck Family History

Ribbeck Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place (originally a manor owned by a squire of that name) so named in Brandenburg. Germanized form of Sorbian or other Slavic Rybak ‘fisherman’.

English: perhaps a nickname from Middle English rebekke in one of two senses: ‘rebec a stringed musical instrument’ or ‘old crone’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ribbeck family from?

You can see how Ribbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ribbeck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Ribbeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Ribbeck families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Ribbeck's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ribbeck families in 1891.
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What did your Ribbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ribbeck. 34% of Ribbeck men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Mechanic
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ribbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ribbeck 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Ribbeck. 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 566 military records available for the last name Ribbeck. For the veterans among your Ribbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ribbeck lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Ribbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ribbeck in 1955 was 55, and 86 in 2002.

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