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Ibis Family History

Ibis 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: Reis, Lis, Bos, Meis, Idris, Biss, Rais, Lois, Avis, Rubis

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Where is the Ibis family from?

You can see how Ibis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ibis family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ibis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Ibis family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ibis's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ibis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ibis 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 Ibis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ibis. 43% of Ibis men 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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Fitter
    29%

What Ibis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Ibis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ibis 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Ibis. 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 29 military records available for the last name Ibis. For the veterans among your Ibis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ibis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ibis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Ibis in 1963 was 66, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ibis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ibis 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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