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Wibbett Family History

Wibbett 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: Sibbett, Tibbett, Hibbett, Wilbert, Cobbett, Wibben, Niblett, Wibbels

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Where is the Wibbett family from?

You can see how Wibbett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wibbett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wibbett families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Wibbett family living in Anglesey. This was 100% of all the recorded Wibbett's in United Kingdom. Anglesey had the highest population of Wibbett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Wibbett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wibbett 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wibbett. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wibbett. For the veterans among your Wibbett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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