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Ribbecke Family History

Ribbecke 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: Rubbelke, Riecke, Rieck, Dilbeck, Robeck, Witbeck, Kibbee, Filbeck

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Where is the Ribbecke family from?

You can see how Ribbecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ribbecke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ribbecke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Ribbecke families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ribbecke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ribbecke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ribbecke 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 139 census records available for the last name Ribbecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ribbecke 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Ribbecke. 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 51 military records available for the last name Ribbecke. For the veterans among your Ribbecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ribbecke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Ribbecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ribbecke in 1965 was 79, and 64 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ribbecke 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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