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Ibey Family History

Ibey 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: Iley, Bey, Ibe, Irey, Ivey, Obey, Ebey, Rey, Ober, Ben

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Where is the Ibey family from?

You can see how Ibey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ibey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ibey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Ibey family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ibey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ibey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ibey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ibey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ibey. 70% of Ibey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ibey women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Laborer
    31%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Ibey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ibey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ibey 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Ibey. 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 198 military records available for the last name Ibey. For the veterans among your Ibey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ibey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ibey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ibey in 1963 was 77, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ibey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ibey 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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