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Ibo Family History

Ibo 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: Bo, Ito, Igo, Ibe, Ko, Cho, Im, Bao, Abu, So

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Census Records

There are 502 census records available for the last name Ibo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ibo 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Ibo. 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 20 military records available for the last name Ibo. For the veterans among your Ibo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ibo lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1994, in the United States, Ibo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ibo in 1976 was 79, and 78 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ibo 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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