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Riebeling Family History

Riebeling Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from the personal name Riebe.

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


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Where is the Riebeling family from?

You can see how Riebeling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riebeling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Riebeling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Riebeling families living in Illinois. This was about 56% of all the recorded Riebeling's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Riebeling families in 1880.
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What did your Riebeling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Riebeling. 25% of Riebeling men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Partner Farmer
    25%
  • Mail Carrier
    25%

What Riebeling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 843 census records available for the last name Riebeling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riebeling 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 387 immigration records available for the last name Riebeling. 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 279 military records available for the last name Riebeling. For the veterans among your Riebeling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riebeling lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Riebeling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Riebeling in 1964 was 73, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riebeling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riebeling 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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