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Rieban Family History

Rieban 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: Rieben, Rieman, Riera, Ribar, Riba, Riebe, Ribas, Kieran, Kleban

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Where is the Rieban family from?

You can see how Rieban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rieban family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rieban families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rieban's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rieban families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rieban 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 146 census records available for the last name Rieban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rieban 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Rieban. 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 11 military records available for the last name Rieban. For the veterans among your Rieban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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