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Bibles Family History

Bibles 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: Biles, Bible, Bibler, Miles, Giles, Billet, Bieler, Biller, Sibley

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Where is the Bibles family from?

You can see how Bibles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bibles family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bibles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Bibles families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Bibles's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Bibles families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bibles 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 Bibles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bibles. 70% of Bibles men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bibles women worked as a Laundress.

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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

  • Laborer
    70%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bibles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bibles 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Bibles. 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 430 military records available for the last name Bibles. For the veterans among your Bibles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bibles lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Bibles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bibles in 1970 was 53, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bibles 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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