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Bibby Family History

Bibby Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Bybee.

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


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Where is the Bibby family from?

You can see how Bibby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bibby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bibby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2,369 Bibby families living in Lancashire. This was about 66% of all the recorded Bibby's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bibby families in 1891.
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What did your Bibby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bibby. 12% of Bibby men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Bibby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bibby were Incapacitated and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Builders Labourer
    5%
  • Motor Driver
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Cotton Weaver
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 50,000 census records available for the last name Bibby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bibby 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Bibby. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Bibby. For the veterans among your Bibby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bibby lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Bibby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bibby in 1945 was 26, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bibby 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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