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Ibbett Family History

Ibbett Surname Meaning

see Ibbott.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ibbett family from?

You can see how Ibbett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ibbett family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Ibbett families living in Huntingdonshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Ibbett's in United Kingdom. Huntingdonshire had the highest population of Ibbett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ibbett 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 Ibbett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Old Age Pensioner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ibbett. 34% of Ibbett men worked as an Old Age Pensioner and 94% of Ibbett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ibbett were Greengrocer and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Old Age Pensioner
    34%
  • Postman
    34%
  • Greengrocer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

What Ibbett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ibbett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ibbett 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Ibbett. 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 224 military records available for the last name Ibbett. For the veterans among your Ibbett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ibbett lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1997, in the United States, Ibbett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ibbett in 1985 was 62, and 77 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ibbett 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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