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Hibbeler Family History

Hibbeler Surname Meaning

North German: derivative of the personal name Hibbo, a pet form of any of several ancient Germanic personal names formed with hild ‘strife’ as the first element.

Nickname for a fidgety person from hibbelen hiwwelen ‘to act nervously’.

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


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Where is the Hibbeler family from?

You can see how Hibbeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hibbeler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hibbeler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Hibbeler families living in Missouri. This was about 64% of all the recorded Hibbeler's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hibbeler families in 1880.
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What did your Hibbeler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hibbeler. 53% of Hibbeler men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Hibbeler women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hibbeler were Painter and Secretary.

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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
    53%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Painter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • Secretary
    34%

What Hibbeler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 727 census records available for the last name Hibbeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hibbeler 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Hibbeler. 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 157 military records available for the last name Hibbeler. For the veterans among your Hibbeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hibbeler lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hibbeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hibbeler in 1945 was 48, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hibbeler 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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