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Ribbins Family History

Ribbins Surname Meaning

see Rubens.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Ribbins family from?

You can see how Ribbins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ribbins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ribbins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Ribbins families living in South Carolina. This was about 44% of all the recorded Ribbins's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Ribbins families in 1880.
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What did your Ribbins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ribbins. 60% of Ribbins men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ribbins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ribbins 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Ribbins. 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 115 military records available for the last name Ribbins. For the veterans among your Ribbins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ribbins lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1986, in the United States, Ribbins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Ribbins in 1966 was 90, and 80 in 1986.

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