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Bibber Family History

Bibber 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: Bieber, Bebber, Bibler, Bibbee, Biber, Bicker, Kibbe, Barber, Bieler

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Where is the Bibber family from?

You can see how Bibber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bibber family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bibber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bibber family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bibber's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bibber families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bibber 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 Bibber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bibber. 20% of Bibber men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Bibber women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bibber were Fisherman and 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
    20%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Fisherman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

What Bibber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bibber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bibber 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 389 immigration records available for the last name Bibber. 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 Bibber. For the veterans among your Bibber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bibber lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bibber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bibber in 1963 was 67, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bibber

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bibber 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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