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Ibison Family History

Ibison Surname Meaning

see Ibbotson. see Ibson.

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


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Where is the Ibison family from?

You can see how Ibison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ibison family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ibison families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 75 Ibison families living in Lancashire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Ibison's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ibison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ibison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ibison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ibison. 34% of Ibison men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Ibison women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ibison were Dairy Farmer and Shop Keeper Dairy grocery.

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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

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Plasterer
    34%
  • Dairy Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Retired
    6%
  • Trained Nurse
    6%
  • Shop Keeper Dairy grocery
    6%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ibison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ibison 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Ibison. 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 127 military records available for the last name Ibison. For the veterans among your Ibison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ibison lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Ibison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ibison in 1952 was 45, and 90 in 2004.

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