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Ribken Family History

Ribken 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: Ricken, Rieken, Ringen, Picken, Ruben, Rickel, Wibben, Eiben, Rifkin

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ribken 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 10 census records available for the last name Ribken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ribken 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Ribken. 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 15 military records available for the last name Ribken. For the veterans among your Ribken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ribken lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Ribken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ribken in 1984 was 80, and 100 in 2004.

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