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Ribee Family History

Ribee 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: Bibee, Kibbe, Mabee, Ries, Rider, Ridge, Rubel, Rinne, Kibe, Ribar

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Where is the Ribee family from?

You can see how Ribee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ribee family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ribee families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Ribee families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ribee's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ribee families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ribee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ribee ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ribee. 100% of Ribee 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ribee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Ribee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ribee 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Ribee. 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 21 military records available for the last name Ribee. For the veterans among your Ribee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ribee lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1972, in the United States, Ribee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Ribee in 1968 was 85, and 84 in 1972.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ribee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ribee 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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