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Bibes Family History

Bibes 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: Bines, Bies, Biles, Bires, Bibee, Bibbs, Biber, Miles, Giles, Babel

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Where is the Bibes family from?

You can see how Bibes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bibes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bibes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Bibes families living in Missouri. This was about 55% of all the recorded Bibes's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bibes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bibes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bibes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Day Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bibes. 100% of Bibes men worked as a Day 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

  • Day Labor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Bibes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bibes 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Bibes. 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 16 military records available for the last name Bibes. For the veterans among your Bibes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bibes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1989, in the United States, Bibes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bibes in 1965 was 83, and 97 in 1989.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bibes 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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