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Riebli Family History

Riebli 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: Riebe, Rieber, Riebel, Riehl, Rieben, Riel, Rigali, Riels, Rigoli

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Where is the Riebli family from?

You can see how Riebli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riebli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Riebli families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Riebli's in USA. California had the highest population of Riebli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riebli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Riebli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Egg Candler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riebli. 31% of Riebli men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Riebli women worked as an Egg Candler. .

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Rancher
    16%
  • Milker
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Egg Candler
    100%
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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Riebli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riebli 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Riebli. 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 37 military records available for the last name Riebli. For the veterans among your Riebli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riebli lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Riebli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Riebli in 1962 was 82, and 84 in 2004.

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