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Riblet Family History

Riblet Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Ribolet itself a variant of Riboulet: habitational name from any of several places in various parts of France e.g. in Allier named Riboulet.

This surname was brought to North America from Germany.

In some cases probably also French: nickname from a derivative of Old French ribler ‘to roam to wander’ also ‘to pillage to plunder’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Riblet family from?

You can see how Riblet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riblet family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Riblet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Riblet families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 56% of all the recorded Riblet's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Riblet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riblet 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 Riblet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riblet. 27% of Riblet men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Riblet women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riblet were Farm Laborer and School Teacher.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • School Teacher
    29%

What Riblet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Riblet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riblet 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Riblet. 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 491 military records available for the last name Riblet. For the veterans among your Riblet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riblet lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Riblet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Riblet in 1957 was 53, and 70 in 2004.

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