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Ribail Family History

Ribail Name 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: Bail, Ribar, Riba, Ribas, Sibal, Riback, Ridall, Rail, Rial, Ariail

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Where is the Ribail family from?

You can see how Ribail families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ribail family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ribail families living in California. This was about 43% of all the recorded Ribail's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Ribail families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ribail surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ribail ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Home were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ribail. 100% of Ribail men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ribail women worked as a Home. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Home
    100%
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Ribail. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ribail 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Ribail. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 32 military records available for the last name Ribail. For the veterans among your Ribail ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ribail lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Ribail life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ribail in 1964 was 66, and 84 in 2003.

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