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Ribman Family History

Ribman 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: Libman, Rieman, Rebman, Rahman, Kinman, Titman, Krizman, Roman

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Where is the Ribman family from?

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

What did your Ribman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Ribman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ribman 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Ribman. 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 14 military records available for the last name Ribman. For the veterans among your Ribman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ribman lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Ribman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Ribman in 1974 was 81, and 63 in 2001.

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