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Ribson Family History

Ribson 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: Sibson, Ritson, Rison, Robson, Gibson, Lipson, Ranson, Rigdon, Pinson

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Where is the Ribson family from?

You can see how Ribson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ribson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ribson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Ribson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ribson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ribson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ribson 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 Ribson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cooper was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ribson. 100% of Ribson men worked as a Cooper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cooper
    100%

What Ribson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Ribson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ribson 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Ribson. 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 16 military records available for the last name Ribson. For the veterans among your Ribson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ribson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Ribson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ribson in 1972 was 85, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ribson 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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