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Ribeck Family History

Ribeck 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: Rieck, Robeck, Riback, Rebeck, Rubeck, Beck, Brobeck, Bobeck, Reeck

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Where is the Ribeck family from?

You can see how Ribeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ribeck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ribeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ribeck families living in Michigan. This was about 63% of all the recorded Ribeck's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ribeck families in 1880.
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What did your Ribeck ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ribeck ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Ribeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ribeck 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Ribeck. 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 21 military records available for the last name Ribeck. For the veterans among your Ribeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ribeck lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Ribeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ribeck in 1967 was 66, and 77 in 2001.

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