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Ribis Family History

Ribis 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: Rubis, Ribas, Riis, Reis, Rubin, Ries, Rais, Regis, Rodis, Ribar

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Where is the Ribis family from?

You can see how Ribis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ribis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ribis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ribis families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ribis's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Ribis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ribis 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 177 census records available for the last name Ribis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ribis 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Ribis. 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 35 military records available for the last name Ribis. For the veterans among your Ribis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ribis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Ribis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ribis in 1962 was 84, and 1 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ribis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ribis 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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