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Riebold Family History

Riebold 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: Diebold, Liebold, Wiebold, Triebold, Siebold, Rumbold, Riebel, Lebold

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Where is the Riebold family from?

You can see how Riebold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riebold family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Riebold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Riebold families living in Idaho. This was about 23% of all the recorded Riebold's in USA. Idaho had the highest population of Riebold families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riebold 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 Riebold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riebold. 39% of Riebold men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Riebold women worked as a Secretary.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Painter
    16%
  • Electrician
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Riebold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 991 census records available for the last name Riebold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riebold 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 582 immigration records available for the last name Riebold. 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 317 military records available for the last name Riebold. For the veterans among your Riebold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riebold lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Riebold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Riebold in 1963 was 78, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riebold 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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