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Ribet Family History

Ribet 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: Rivet, Riblet, Ries, Rider, Robert, Rubel, Kibe, Ribar, Riley, Rise

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Where is the Ribet family from?

You can see how Ribet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ribet family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ribet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Ribet families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Ribet's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Ribet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ribet 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 690 census records available for the last name Ribet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ribet 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Ribet. 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 186 military records available for the last name Ribet. For the veterans among your Ribet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ribet lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ribet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ribet in 1963 was 70, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ribet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ribet 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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