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Ibbson Family History

Ibbson 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: Sibson, Ipson, Hobson, Bason, Dobson, Ison, Ibbotson, Babson, Robson

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Where is the Ibbson family from?

You can see how Ibbson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ibbson family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Ibbson families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ibbson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ibbson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Ibbson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ibbson 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ibbson. 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 Ibbson. For the veterans among your Ibbson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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