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Bibey Family History

Bibey Surname Meaning

English (Glamorgan): variant of Bibby.

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


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Where is the Bibey family from?

You can see how Bibey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bibey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bibey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Bibey families living in Glamorgan. This was about 36% of all the recorded Bibey's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Bibey families in 1891.
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What did your Bibey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bibey. 34% of Bibey men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 93% of Bibey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bibey were Coal Hewer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Colliery Hewer
    34%
  • Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker
    23%
  • Incapacitated
    23%
  • Coal Hewer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%

What Bibey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bibey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bibey 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Bibey. 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 339 military records available for the last name Bibey. For the veterans among your Bibey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bibey lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bibey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bibey in 1960 was 54, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bibey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bibey 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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