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Hibbert Name Meaning

English: variant of Hibbard .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hibberd, Hubbert, Hibbett, Libbert, Hubbart, Limbert, Harbert

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Where is the Hibbert family from?

You can see how Hibbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hibbert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hibbert families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 69 Hibbert families living in Ontario. This was about 76% of all the recorded Hibbert's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hibbert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hibbert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hibbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hibbert. 28% of Hibbert men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Labourer
    12%
  • Machinist
    10%
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Census Records

There are 79,000 census records available for the last name Hibbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hibbert 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Hibbert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Hibbert. For the veterans among your Hibbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hibbert lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hibbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hibbert in 1953 was 61, and 75 in 2004.

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