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Nibbett Family History

Nibbett Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Sibbett, Niblett, Tibbett, Hibbett, Nisbett, Cobbett, Nibbe, Hibbitt

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Where is the Nibbett family from?

You can see how Nibbett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nibbett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Nibbett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Nibbett families living in Glamorgan. This was about 32% of all the recorded Nibbett's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Nibbett families in 1891.
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What did your Nibbett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Du was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nibbett. 100% of Nibbett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Du.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    100%

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Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Nibbett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nibbett 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Nibbett. 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 32 military records available for the last name Nibbett. For the veterans among your Nibbett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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