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Hebb Family History

Hebb Name Meaning

English (East Yorkshire and northeast Midlands): from the Middle English personal name Hebb Ebb pet forms of Herbert .

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


Similar surnames: Hebbe, Herb, Hell, Reeb, Webb, Ebbs, Heeb, Heit, Gibb, Hehl

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Where is the Hebb family from?

You can see how Hebb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hebb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hebb families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 11 Hebb families living in Maryland. This was about 65% of all the recorded Hebb's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Hebb families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hebb 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 Hebb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hebb. 23% of Hebb men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Hebb women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hebb were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Operator
    7%
  • Housewife
    7%
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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Hebb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hebb 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hebb. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hebb. For the veterans among your Hebb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hebb lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Hebb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1958. The average life expectancy for Hebb in 1950 was 71, and 69 in 2004.

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