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Ribeau Family History

Ribeau 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: Rideau, Bibeau, Gibeau, Rambeau, Ribar, Riba, Ribas, Mineau, Ribera

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Where is the Ribeau family from?

You can see how Ribeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ribeau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ribeau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Ribeau families living in Missouri. This was about 45% of all the recorded Ribeau's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ribeau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ribeau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ribeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ribeau. 20% of Ribeau men worked as a Farming. .

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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

  • Farming
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Mechanic
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
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What Ribeau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 382 census records available for the last name Ribeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ribeau 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Ribeau. 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 25 military records available for the last name Ribeau. For the veterans among your Ribeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ribeau lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Ribeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ribeau in 1956 was 56, and 89 in 2003.

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