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Ibbelson Family History

Ibbelson 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: Belson, Abelson, Ibbotson, Benson, Elson, Nelson, Belton, Melson

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Where is the Ibbelson family from?

You can see how Ibbelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ibbelson family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Ibbelson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Ibbelson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ibbelson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ibbelson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ibbelson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Ibbelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ibbelson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ibbelson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ibbelson. For the veterans among your Ibbelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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