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Hebbes Family History

Hebbes Surname Meaning

variant of Hebb with post-medieval excrescent -s. See Ebbs for early bearers.

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


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Where is the Hebbes family from?

You can see how Hebbes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hebbes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hebbes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Hebbes families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Hebbes's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Hebbes families in 1891.
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What did your Hebbes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer (heavy and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hebbes. 100% of Hebbes men worked as a General Labourer (heavy and 96% of Hebbes 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer (heavy
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Stenographer
    4%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hebbes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hebbes 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Hebbes. 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 162 military records available for the last name Hebbes. For the veterans among your Hebbes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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