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Hibbett Family History

Hibbett Surname Meaning

English (Rutland and Lincolnshire): variant of Ibbott; see Hibbitt. The name may sometimes have been confused with Hibbert.

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


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Where is the Hibbett family from?

You can see how Hibbett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hibbett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hibbett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 66 Hibbett families living in Rutland. This was about 25% of all the recorded Hibbett's in United Kingdom. Rutland had the highest population of Hibbett families in 1891.
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What did your Hibbett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Grave Digger and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hibbett. 50% of Hibbett men worked as a Grave Digger and 74% of Hibbett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hibbett were General Labourer and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Grave Digger
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Domestic Duties
    8%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hibbett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hibbett 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 437 immigration records available for the last name Hibbett. 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 506 military records available for the last name Hibbett. For the veterans among your Hibbett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hibbett lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hibbett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hibbett in 1962 was 61, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hibbett 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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