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Ibbotson Family History

Ibbotson Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): from the Middle English personal name Ibbot usually a pet form of the female personal name Isabel + -son.

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


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Where is the Ibbotson family from?

You can see how Ibbotson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ibbotson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ibbotson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 36 Ibbotson families living in Ontario. This was about 51% of all the recorded Ibbotson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ibbotson families in 1911.
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What did your Ibbotson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Ibbotson. 28% of Ibbotson men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ibbotson women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ibbotson were Manager and Dressmaker.

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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%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Contractor
    19%
  • Manager
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Dressmaker
    50%

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Census Records

There are 50,000 census records available for the last name Ibbotson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ibbotson 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Ibbotson. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Ibbotson. For the veterans among your Ibbotson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ibbotson lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ibbotson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Ibbotson in 1961 was 64, and 70 in 2004.

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