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Jibson Family History

Jibson Surname Meaning

see Jebson.

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


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Where is the Jibson family from?

You can see how Jibson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jibson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jibson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 122 Jibson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Jibson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Jibson families in 1891.
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What did your Jibson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jibson. 100% of Jibson men worked as a Farmer and 65% of Jibson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    65%
  • Housekeeping
    22%
  • Household Duties Unpaid
    15%

What Jibson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Jibson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jibson 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Jibson. 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 147 military records available for the last name Jibson. For the veterans among your Jibson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jibson lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Jibson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Jibson in 1958 was 64, and 47 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jibson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jibson 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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