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Hibbe Family History

Hibbe 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: Kibbe, Nibbe, Hibben, Hebbe, Hibbs, Hubby, Kibe, Hille, Hine, Kibble

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Where is the Hibbe family from?

You can see how Hibbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hibbe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hibbe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hibbe families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hibbe's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hibbe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hibbe 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 Hibbe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hibbe. 40% of Hibbe men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hibbe women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Accountant
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Hibbe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 722 census records available for the last name Hibbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hibbe 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Hibbe. 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 120 military records available for the last name Hibbe. For the veterans among your Hibbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hibbe lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Hibbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hibbe in 1970 was 73, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hibbe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hibbe 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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