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Ibe Family History

Ibe Surname Meaning

German: probably from a variant of the personal name Ivo which is ultimately derived from Old High German īwa ‘yew’. Possibly also an Americanized form of German Eib.

West African (Nigeria): Igbo name from a short form of a personal name such as Ibekwe which is interpreted as ‘if others will allow’.

Filipino: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Ibe family from?

You can see how Ibe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ibe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ibe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Ibe family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Ibe's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ibe families in 1911.
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What did your Ibe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ibe. 32% of Ibe men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ibe women worked as a Farm Labor.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Labor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ibe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ibe 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 528 immigration records available for the last name Ibe. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Ibe. For the veterans among your Ibe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ibe lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Ibe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ibe in 1951 was 46, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ibe 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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