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Ribak Family History

Ribak 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: Ribar, Riba, Ribas, Rybak, Riback, Robak, Rusak, Rak, Raak, Tabak

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Where is the Ribak family from?

You can see how Ribak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ribak family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ribak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Ribak families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ribak's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Ribak families in 1880.
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What did your Ribak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ribak. 45% of Ribak men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ribak women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ribak were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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
    45%
  • Manager
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 617 census records available for the last name Ribak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ribak 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ribak. 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 89 military records available for the last name Ribak. For the veterans among your Ribak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ribak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ribak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ribak in 1965 was 76, and 83 in 2004.

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