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Rybolt Family History

Rybolt Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Reibold a variant of Reinbold.

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


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Where is the Rybolt family from?

You can see how Rybolt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rybolt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rybolt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Rybolt families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rybolt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rybolt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rybolt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rybolt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rybolt. 33% of Rybolt men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Rybolt women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rybolt were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rybolt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rybolt 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Rybolt. 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 570 military records available for the last name Rybolt. For the veterans among your Rybolt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rybolt lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Rybolt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Rybolt in 1955 was 57, and 46 in 2004.

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