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Wibb Family History

Wibb 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: Webb, Dibb, Gibb, Bibb, Kibbe, Wien, Wild, Wick, Will, Lobb

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Where is the Wibb family from?

You can see how Wibb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wibb family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wibb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Wibb families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Wibb's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wibb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wibb 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 Wibb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wibb. 79% of Wibb 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
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    11%
  • Householder Unpaid Domestic Duties
    11%

What Wibb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wibb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wibb 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wibb. 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 206 military records available for the last name Wibb. For the veterans among your Wibb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wibb lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Wibb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wibb in 1976 was 91, and 94 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wibb

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wibb 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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