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Bibbs Family History

Bibbs Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bibb with post-medieval excrescent -s. This surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bibbs family from?

You can see how Bibbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bibbs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bibbs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 27 Bibbs families living in Worcestershire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Bibbs's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Bibbs families in 1891.
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What did your Bibbs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bibbs. 82% of Bibbs 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
    82%
  • Shop Assistant (drapery)
    10%
  • Incapacitated
    10%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Bibbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bibbs 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Bibbs. 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 Bibbs. For the veterans among your Bibbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bibbs lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Bibbs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Bibbs in 1947 was 27, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bibbs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bibbs 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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