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Ibara Family History

Ibara Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 茨 ‘brambles’ or phonetically 井原 or 伊原 (which are also pronounced Inohara and in this case would mean ‘plain of the well’).

The first is found in Kai (now Yamanashi prefecture) and Musashi (now Saitama and Tokyo prefectures); the other two are in western Japan.

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


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Where is the Ibara family from?

You can see how Ibara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ibara family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ibara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 4 Ibara families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Ibara's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Ibara families in 1871.
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What did your Ibara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ibara. 72% of Ibara men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ibara women worked as a Cook.

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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
    72%
  • Mechanic
    15%
  • Delivery Boy
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

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Census Records

There are 589 census records available for the last name Ibara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ibara 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 368 immigration records available for the last name Ibara. 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 60 military records available for the last name Ibara. For the veterans among your Ibara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ibara lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ibara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Ibara in 1962 was 85, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ibara 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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