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Ribbey Family History

Ribbey 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: Tribbey, Rimbey, Kibbey, Libbey, Kibbe, Ridley, Sibley, Richey, Riley

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Where is the Ribbey family from?

You can see how Ribbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ribbey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ribbey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Ribbey families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ribbey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ribbey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ribbey 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 326 census records available for the last name Ribbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ribbey 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Ribbey. 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 48 military records available for the last name Ribbey. For the veterans among your Ribbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ribbey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ribbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ribbey in 1965 was 65, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ribbey 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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