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Hibbard Family History

Hibbard Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hilbert with assimilation of lb to b(b). The name may sometimes also have been confused with Hibbett.

Post-medieval examples may alternatively be variants of Hebbert, a variant of Herbert.

The two surnames were probably much confused and sometimes used interchangeably.

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


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Where is the Hibbard family from?

You can see how Hibbard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hibbard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hibbard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 196 Hibbard families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Hibbard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hibbard families in 1891.
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What did your Hibbard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hibbard. 12% of Hibbard men worked as a Builders Labourer and 69% of Hibbard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hibbard were Colliery 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

  • Builders Labourer
    12%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • Painter
    8%
  • Colliery Hewer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 64,000 census records available for the last name Hibbard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hibbard 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Hibbard. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Hibbard. For the veterans among your Hibbard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hibbard lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Hibbard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hibbard in 1940 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

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