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Ribcke Family History

Ribcke 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: Ricke, Riecke, Rieck, Rickel, Ricken, Reincke, Ripke, Dicke, Ricks

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Where is the Ribcke family from?

You can see how Ribcke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ribcke family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Ribcke families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ribcke's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Ribcke families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ribcke 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 49 census records available for the last name Ribcke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ribcke 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Ribcke. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ribcke. For the veterans among your Ribcke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ribcke lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1990, in the United States, Ribcke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ribcke in 1988 was 84, and 84 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ribcke 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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