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Hibbits Family History

Hibbits 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: Hibbitt, Hibbitts, Tibbits, Hibbs, Hobbins, Bibbins, Tibbitts

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Where is the Hibbits family from?

You can see how Hibbits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hibbits family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hibbits families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Hibbits families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Hibbits's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hibbits families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hibbits 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 Hibbits ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hibbits. 15% of Hibbits men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Hibbits women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hibbits were Laborer and Clerk.

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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
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Winder
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Hibbits family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hibbits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hibbits 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Hibbits. 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 250 military records available for the last name Hibbits. For the veterans among your Hibbits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hibbits lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hibbits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hibbits in 1962 was 79, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hibbits 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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