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Ibson Family History

Ibson Surname Meaning

From the Middle English female personal name Ibb, probably a pet form of Isabel + -son.

Compare Ibbott.

Post-medieval examples may alternatively be reduced forms of Ibbotson.

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


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Where is the Ibson family from?

You can see how Ibson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ibson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ibson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Ibson families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ibson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ibson families in 1891.
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What did your Ibson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ibson. 84% of Ibson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ibson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ibson 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Ibson. 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 396 military records available for the last name Ibson. For the veterans among your Ibson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ibson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Ibson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ibson in 1966 was 71, and 92 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ibson 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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