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Hibbens Family History

Hibbens Surname 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: Hibben, Gibbens, Ribbens, Wibben, Wibbels, Hibbs, Habben, Hobbins

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Where is the Hibbens family from?

You can see how Hibbens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hibbens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hibbens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Hibbens families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Hibbens's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Hibbens families in 1891.
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What did your Hibbens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hibbens. 100% of Hibbens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hibbens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 882 census records available for the last name Hibbens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hibbens 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Hibbens. 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 73 military records available for the last name Hibbens. For the veterans among your Hibbens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hibbens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hibbens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hibbens in 1963 was 65, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hibbens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hibbens ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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