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Whibbs Family History

Whibbs 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: Hibbs, Phibbs, Whitby, Hobbs, Tibbs, Whiles, Whitis, Whitus, Whipps

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Where is the Whibbs family from?

You can see how Whibbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whibbs family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Whibbs families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 26 Whibbs families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Whibbs's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Whibbs families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whibbs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Whibbs ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Whibbs. 50% of Whibbs men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farmers Son
    50%

What Whibbs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Whibbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whibbs 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Whibbs. 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 11 military records available for the last name Whibbs. For the veterans among your Whibbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whibbs lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1987, in the United States, Whibbs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Whibbs in 1969 was 88, and 87 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whibbs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whibbs 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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