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Hibbens Family History

Hibbens 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: Hibben, Gibbens, Ribbens, Wibben, Wibbels, Hibbs, Habben, Hobbins

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Where is the Hibbens family from?

You can see how Hibbens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hibbens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hibbens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hibbens family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hibbens's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Hibbens families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hibbens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hibbens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hibbens. 100% of Hibbens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 882 census records available for the last name Hibbens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hibbens 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Hibbens. 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 73 military records available for the last name Hibbens. For the veterans among your Hibbens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hibbens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hibbens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hibbens in 1963 was 65, and 65 in 2004.

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