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Ibarra Family History

Ibarra Surname Meaning

Basque: habitational name from any of several places in the Basque Country named Ibarra from ibar ‘meadow, riverbank, valley’ + the definite article -a.

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


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Where is the Ibarra family from?

You can see how Ibarra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ibarra family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ibarra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Ibarra families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Ibarra's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Ibarra families in 1891.
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What did your Ibarra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ibarra. 60% of Ibarra men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Ibarra women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ibarra were Painter and Servant.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Proprietor
    3%
  • Painter
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Laundress
    8%
  • Servant
    8%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Ibarra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ibarra 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 18,000 immigration records available for the last name Ibarra. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ibarra. For the veterans among your Ibarra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ibarra lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Ibarra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ibarra in 1948 was 41, and 65 in 2004.

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