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Hibley Family History

Hibley 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: Sibley, Hilley, Hibler, Hiley, Hubley, Shibley, Higley, Halley

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Where is the Hibley family from?

You can see how Hibley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hibley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hibley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Hibley families living in Michigan. This was about 39% of all the recorded Hibley's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hibley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hibley 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 Hibley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hibley. 67% of Hibley men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Hibley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Hibley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hibley 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Hibley. 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 40 military records available for the last name Hibley. For the veterans among your Hibley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hibley lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Hibley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hibley in 1973 was 71, and 50 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hibley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hibley 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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