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Bibow Family History

Bibow Name 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: Bilow, Bow, Brow, Lubow, Biron, Bobo, Bigos, Bilbo, Biro, Below

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Where is the Bibow family from?

You can see how Bibow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bibow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bibow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bibow families living in Wisconsin. This was about 47% of all the recorded Bibow's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bibow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bibow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bibow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bibow. 100% of Bibow women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bibow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bibow 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Bibow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 187 military records available for the last name Bibow. For the veterans among your Bibow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bibow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bibow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bibow in 1962 was 39, and 97 in 2004.

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