This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Ibbott family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Ibbott Family History

Ibbott Surname Meaning

from Middle English Ibbot Hibbot a diminutive of Ibb which is usually a pet form of the female personal name Isabel

but may occasionally be a pet form of the male name Hilbert or Ilbert (see Hilbert Hibbert).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Ibbott family from?

You can see how Ibbott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ibbott family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ibbott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 50 Ibbott families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Ibbott's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ibbott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ibbott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Ibbott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ibbott. 50% of Ibbott men worked as a Carpenter and 91% of Ibbott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ibbott were Merket Gardener and Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Ibbott | Data not to scale

*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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Merket Gardener
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

What Ibbott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Ibbott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ibbott census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Ibbott

Passenger Lists

There are 547 immigration records available for the last name Ibbott. 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.

View all Ibbott immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 268 military records available for the last name Ibbott. For the veterans among your Ibbott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Ibbott military records

You've only scratched the surface of Ibbott family history

Discover More

What is the average Ibbott lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Ibbott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ibbott in 1964 was 77, and 78 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ibbott

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ibbott 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Ibbott family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial