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Iba Family History

Iba 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: Ba, Ida, Riba, Oba, Iha, Ira, Isa, Ibe, Biba, Giba

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Where is the Iba family from?

You can see how Iba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iba family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Iba families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Iba families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Iba's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Iba families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iba 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 Iba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Iba. 38% of Iba men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Iba women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    38%
  • Nursery Wk
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Iba family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Iba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iba 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 636 immigration records available for the last name Iba. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Iba. For the veterans among your Iba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iba lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Iba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Iba in 1954 was 59, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Iba

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iba 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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