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Hibshman Family History

Hibshman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Hipsher. Americanized form of German Hübschmann a variant of Huebsch.

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


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Where is the Hibshman family from?

You can see how Hibshman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hibshman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hibshman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Hibshman families living in Cheshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hibshman's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Hibshman families in 1891.
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What did your Hibshman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hibshman. 44% of Hibshman men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Hibshman women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hibshman were Medical Doctor and Repairer.

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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
    44%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Medical Doctor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Repairer
    25%

What Hibshman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hibshman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hibshman 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Hibshman. 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 289 military records available for the last name Hibshman. For the veterans among your Hibshman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hibshman lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Hibshman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hibshman in 1945 was 22, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hibshman 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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