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Bibbins Name Meaning

English (Durham and North Yorkshire): metronymic from a pet form of Bibb . This surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bibbs, Hobbins, Gubbins, Cobbins, Bibby, Gibbens, Gibbon, Gibbins

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Where is the Bibbins family from?

You can see how Bibbins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bibbins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bibbins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 17 Bibbins families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Bibbins's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bibbins families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bibbins 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 Bibbins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bibbins. 37% of Bibbins men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Bibbins women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bibbins were Farm Laborer and Waitress. .

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farm
    5%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    17%
  • Cook
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Waitress
    13%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bibbins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bibbins 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Bibbins. 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 748 military records available for the last name Bibbins. For the veterans among your Bibbins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bibbins lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Bibbins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bibbins in 1952 was 48, and 76 in 2004.

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