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Ribelin Name Meaning

Americanized form of South German Raible or perhaps of some other similar (like-sounding) German surname.

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


Similar surnames: Giblin, Rivlin, Rhein, Dietlin, Rein, Oberlin, Riskin, Riebel, Rubin

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Where is the Ribelin family from?

You can see how Ribelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ribelin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ribelin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Ribelin families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 83% of all the recorded Ribelin's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Ribelin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ribelin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ribelin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ribelin. 32% of Ribelin men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ribelin women worked as an Inspector. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ribelin were Traveling Salesman and Spooler. .

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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
    32%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Weaver
    13%
  • Traveling Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    50%
  • Spooler
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ribelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ribelin 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Ribelin. 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 210 military records available for the last name Ribelin. For the veterans among your Ribelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ribelin lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Ribelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ribelin in 1955 was 61, and 85 in 2004.

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