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Jibb Family History

Jibb Surname Meaning

see Jepp.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Jibb family from?

You can see how Jibb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jibb family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Jibb families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 11 Jibb families living in Kentucky. This was about 58% of all the recorded Jibb's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Jibb families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jibb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jibb ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jibb. 100% of Jibb 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
    100%

What Jibb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jibb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jibb 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Jibb. 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 63 military records available for the last name Jibb. For the veterans among your Jibb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jibb lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Jibb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Jibb in 1965 was 71, and 83 in 1994.

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