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Bibb Family History

Bibb Surname Meaning

English (mainly West Midlands): from the medieval female personal name Bibbe or Bebbe a pet form of Isabel.

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


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Where is the Bibb family from?

You can see how Bibb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bibb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bibb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 98 Bibb families living in Warwickshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Bibb's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Bibb families in 1891.
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What did your Bibb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Packing Case Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bibb. 17% of Bibb men worked as a Packing Case Maker and 91% of Bibb women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bibb were Colliery Poney Driver and Private Means.

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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 1939

  • Packing Case Maker
    17%
  • Jobbing Gardener
    17%
  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Colliery Poney Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Shop Assistant
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    2%
  • Private Means
    2%

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Census Records

There are 29,000 census records available for the last name Bibb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bibb 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 914 immigration records available for the last name Bibb. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Bibb. For the veterans among your Bibb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bibb lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Bibb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bibb in 1942 was 45, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bibb

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bibb 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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