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Bibbey Family History

Bibbey Surname Meaning

see Bibby.

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


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Where is the Bibbey family from?

You can see how Bibbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bibbey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bibbey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 39 Bibbey families living in Essex. This was about 26% of all the recorded Bibbey's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Bibbey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bibbey 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 Bibbey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Showman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bibbey. 50% of Bibbey men worked as a Showman and 84% of Bibbey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bibbey were Travelling Showman and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Showman
    50%
  • Travelling Showman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%
  • Incapacitated
    9%

What Bibbey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bibbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bibbey 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Bibbey. 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 Bibbey. For the veterans among your Bibbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bibbey lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2002, in the United States, Bibbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bibbey in 1954 was 69, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bibbey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bibbey 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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