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Hibsch Family History

Hibsch 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: Hirsch, Hinsch, Kirsch, Huebsch, Hosch, Hubach, Fisch, Risch, Heesch

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Where is the Hibsch family from?

You can see how Hibsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hibsch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hibsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Hibsch families living in New York. This was about 79% of all the recorded Hibsch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hibsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hibsch 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 Hibsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hibsch. 60% of Hibsch men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Hibsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 693 census records available for the last name Hibsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hibsch 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Hibsch. 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 249 military records available for the last name Hibsch. For the veterans among your Hibsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hibsch lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hibsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hibsch in 1957 was 57, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hibsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hibsch 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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