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Ribnick Family History

Ribnick 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: Lipnick, Winnick, Rasnick, Drobnick, Rolnick, Minick, Rudnick

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Where is the Ribnick family from?

You can see how Ribnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ribnick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ribnick family living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ribnick's in USA. Minnesota and 2 other states had the highest population of Ribnick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ribnick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ribnick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ribnick. 100% of Ribnick men worked as a Laborer. .

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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%
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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Ribnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ribnick 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Ribnick. 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 61 military records available for the last name Ribnick. For the veterans among your Ribnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ribnick lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Ribnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ribnick in 1967 was 83, and 78 in 2000.

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