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Ribling Family History

Ribling 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: Ridling, Riling, Robling, Rilling, Billing, Frieling, Rolling

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Where is the Ribling family from?

You can see how Ribling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ribling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ribling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Ribling families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Ribling's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ribling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ribling 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 302 census records available for the last name Ribling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ribling 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Ribling. 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 44 military records available for the last name Ribling. For the veterans among your Ribling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ribling lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ribling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ribling in 1966 was 68, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ribling 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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