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Ibbitson Family History

Ibbitson Surname Meaning

see Ibbotson.

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


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Where is the Ibbitson family from?

You can see how Ibbitson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ibbitson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ibbitson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 96 Ibbitson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Ibbitson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ibbitson families in 1891.
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What did your Ibbitson 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 Ibbitson. 46% of Ibbitson men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Ibbitson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ibbitson were Market Gardener and Cotton Weaver.

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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
    46%
  • Lorry Driver
    19%
  • Colliery Hewer Below
    19%
  • Market Gardener
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    5%
  • Cotton Weaver
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Ibbitson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ibbitson 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 390 immigration records available for the last name Ibbitson. 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 312 military records available for the last name Ibbitson. For the veterans among your Ibbitson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ibbitson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Ibbitson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ibbitson in 1969 was 88, and 65 in 2004.

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