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Ibert Family History

Ibert 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: Libert, Bert, Obert, Imbert, Ebert, Abert, Dibert, Vibert, Nibert

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Where is the Ibert family from?

You can see how Ibert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ibert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ibert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Ibert families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ibert's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ibert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ibert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ibert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ibert. 34% of Ibert men worked as a Proprietor and 34% of Ibert women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ibert were None and Secretary. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • None
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Domestic Work
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ibert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ibert 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Ibert. 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 496 military records available for the last name Ibert. For the veterans among your Ibert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ibert lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Ibert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ibert in 1960 was 54, and 45 in 2004.

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