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Ribella Family History

Ribella 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: Rinella, Abella, Rella, Ramella, Bella, Ribera, Rebello, Ribelin

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Where is the Ribella family from?

You can see how Ribella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ribella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ribella family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Ribella's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ribella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ribella 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 42 census records available for the last name Ribella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ribella 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Ribella. 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 17 military records available for the last name Ribella. For the veterans among your Ribella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ribella lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1991, in the United States, Ribella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Ribella in 1965 was 71, and 78 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ribella 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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