This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Vibert family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Vibert Family History

Vibert Surname Meaning

French and English (of French Huguenot origin): from the ancient Germanic personal name Wigberht composed of the elements wig ‘battle’ and berht ‘bright’.

As a French surname this is a regional variant of Guibert.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Vibert family from?

You can see how Vibert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vibert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vibert families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 150 Vibert families living in Quebec. This was about 70% of all the recorded Vibert's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Vibert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vibert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Vibert ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Pcheur and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Vibert. 22% of Vibert men worked as a Pcheur and 43% of Vibert women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vibert were Cultivateur and Checker.

View Census Data for Vibert | Data not to scale

*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

  • Pcheur
    22%
  • Framer
    22%
  • Pisteur
    14%
  • Cultivateur
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Fruiter
    29%
  • Checker
    29%

What Vibert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Vibert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vibert census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Vibert

Passenger Lists

There are 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Vibert. 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.

View all Vibert immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 886 military records available for the last name Vibert. For the veterans among your Vibert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Vibert military records

You've only scratched the surface of Vibert family history

Discover More

What is the average Vibert lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Vibert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vibert in 1958 was 39, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vibert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vibert 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Vibert family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial