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Shribbs Family History

Shribbs 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: Hibbs, Shriber, Phibbs, Cribbs, Kribbs, Squibb, Ribas, Shirts, Shiba

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Where is the Shribbs family from?

You can see how Shribbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shribbs family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Shribbs families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Shribbs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shribbs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shribbs 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 Shribbs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shribbs. 100% of Shribbs 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Shribbs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Shribbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shribbs 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Shribbs. 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 9 military records available for the last name Shribbs. For the veterans among your Shribbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shribbs lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1985, in the United States, Shribbs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Shribbs in 1983 was 68, and 86 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shribbs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shribbs 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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