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Ribchester Family History

Ribchester Surname Meaning

From Ribchester (Lancs) which is recorded as Ribelcastre in 1086. The place-name derives from the river-name Ribble (of uncertain etymology).

Old English ceaster means ‘city fortification Roman fort’.

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


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You can see how Ribchester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ribchester family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Ribchester families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Ribchester families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ribchester's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ribchester families in 1911.
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What did your Ribchester ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Bricklayer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ribchester. 100% of Ribchester men worked as a Bricklayer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Bricklayer
    100%

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There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ribchester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ribchester 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Ribchester. 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 153 military records available for the last name Ribchester. For the veterans among your Ribchester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ribchester lifespan?

Average Ribchester life expectancy in 2002 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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