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Ibbetson Family History

Ibbetson Surname Meaning

see Ibbotson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ibbetson family from?

You can see how Ibbetson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ibbetson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ibbetson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 648 Ibbetson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Ibbetson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ibbetson families in 1891.
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What did your Ibbetson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ibbetson. 27% of Ibbetson men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Ibbetson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ibbetson were Insurance Agent and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    27%
  • Lorry Driver
    9%
  • Bricklayer
    6%
  • Insurance Agent
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Ibbetson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ibbetson 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 995 immigration records available for the last name Ibbetson. 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 689 military records available for the last name Ibbetson. For the veterans among your Ibbetson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ibbetson lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Ibbetson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ibbetson in 1949 was 43, and 66 in 2004.

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