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Mibbs Family History

Mibbs 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: Hibbs, Tibbs, Mobbs, Gibbs, Bibbs, Mimbs, Miles, Kibbe, Minas, Milos

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Where is the Mibbs family from?

You can see how Mibbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mibbs family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mibbs families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 3 Mibbs families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Mibbs's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mibbs families in 1880.
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What did your Mibbs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mibbs. 56% of Mibbs men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Mibbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mibbs 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Mibbs. 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 13 military records available for the last name Mibbs. For the veterans among your Mibbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mibbs lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Mibbs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mibbs in 1975 was 68, and 65 in 2003.

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