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Hibert Family History

Hibert 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: Hubert, Libert, Hilbert, Hiebert, Thibert, Hebert, Dibert, Vibert

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Where is the Hibert family from?

You can see how Hibert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hibert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hibert families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 344 Hibert families living in Quebec. This was about 82% of all the recorded Hibert's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hibert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hibert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hibert ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Journalier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hibert. 33% of Hibert men worked as a Cultivateur and 45% of Hibert women worked as a Journalier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hibert were Marchande and Fils De Cultivateur.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    33%
  • Journalier
    19%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Marchande
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    45%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    23%

What Hibert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hibert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hibert 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 396 immigration records available for the last name Hibert. 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 328 military records available for the last name Hibert. For the veterans among your Hibert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hibert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hibert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hibert in 1963 was 69, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hibert 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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