This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Hibbert family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Hibbert Family History

Hibbert Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hibbard.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Hibbert family from?

You can see how Hibbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hibbert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hibbert families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 1,559 Hibbert families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hibbert's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hibbert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hibbert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Hibbert 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 Hibbert. 9% of Hibbert men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Hibbert women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hibbert were Dairy Farmer and Housewife.

View Census Data for Hibbert | Data not to scale

*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
    9%
  • Builders Labourer
    3%
  • Retired
    3%
  • Dairy Farmer
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

What Hibbert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 79,000 census records available for the last name Hibbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hibbert census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Hibbert

Passenger Lists

There are 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Hibbert. 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.

View all Hibbert immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Hibbert. For the veterans among your Hibbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Hibbert military records

You've only scratched the surface of Hibbert family history

Discover More

What is the average Hibbert lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hibbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hibbert in 1953 was 61, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hibbert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hibbert 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Hibbert family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial