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Ribstein Family History

Ribstein 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: Einstein, Kirstein, Milstein, Lipstein, Reinstein, Rutstein, Stein

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Where is the Ribstein family from?

You can see how Ribstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ribstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ribstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Ribstein families living in Minnesota. This was about 89% of all the recorded Ribstein's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Ribstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ribstein 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 Ribstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ribstein. 100% of Ribstein men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Ribstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ribstein 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Ribstein. 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 103 military records available for the last name Ribstein. For the veterans among your Ribstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ribstein lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ribstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ribstein in 1966 was 70, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ribstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ribstein 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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