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Rieb Family History

Rieb Surname Meaning

German: variant of Riebe. This surname is also found in France (mainly Alsace).

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


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Where is the Rieb family from?

You can see how Rieb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rieb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rieb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Rieb families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Rieb's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rieb families in 1911.
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What did your Rieb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rieb. 42% of Rieb men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Rieb women worked as an Assembler. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rieb were Proprietor and Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Manager
    18%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rieb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rieb 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 517 immigration records available for the last name Rieb. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rieb. For the veterans among your Rieb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rieb lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rieb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Rieb in 1964 was 76, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rieb 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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