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Ribbons Family History

Ribbons Surname Meaning

see Rubens.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ribbons family from?

You can see how Ribbons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ribbons family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ribbons families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Ribbons families living in British Columbia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ribbons's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Ribbons families in 1911.
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What did your Ribbons ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ribbons. 100% of Ribbons men worked as a Railway Clerk and 74% of Ribbons women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Railway Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Retired
    5%
  • House Duties Unpaid
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Ribbons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ribbons 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 613 immigration records available for the last name Ribbons. 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 719 military records available for the last name Ribbons. For the veterans among your Ribbons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ribbons lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Ribbons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ribbons in 1973 was 46, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ribbons 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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