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Fibben Family History

Fibben 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: Wibben, Hibben, Kibbe, Lubben, Eiben, Nibbe, Sebben, Wubben, Ubben

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Where is the Fibben family from?

You can see how Fibben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fibben family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Fibben families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Fibben families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fibben's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Fibben families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fibben surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fibben ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Fibben family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Fibben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fibben 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Fibben. 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 8 military records available for the last name Fibben. For the veterans among your Fibben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fibben lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1984, in the United States, Fibben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Fibben in 1971 was 63, and 64 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fibben 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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