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Biby Family History

Biby Surname Meaning

English (Gloucestershire): variant of Bibby. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Biby family from?

You can see how Biby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Biby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Biby families living in Glamorgan. This was about 28% of all the recorded Biby's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Biby families in 1891.
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What did your Biby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Biby. 36% of Biby men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Biby women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Biby were Mechanic and Teacher.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Laundress
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Biby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Biby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biby 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Biby. 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 579 military records available for the last name Biby. For the veterans among your Biby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biby lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Biby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Biby in 1946 was 42, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Biby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biby 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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