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Ribner Family History

Ribner 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: Risner, Rubner, Rinner, Ridner, Hibner, Riner, Ritner, Pinner, Risher

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Where is the Ribner family from?

You can see how Ribner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ribner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ribner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Ribner families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Ribner's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Ribner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ribner 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 Ribner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ribner. 34% of Ribner men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Ribner women worked as a Typist.

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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

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Owner
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Ribner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 912 census records available for the last name Ribner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ribner 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 389 immigration records available for the last name Ribner. 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 158 military records available for the last name Ribner. For the veterans among your Ribner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ribner lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Ribner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ribner in 1960 was 50, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ribner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ribner 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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