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Origins of the Bibb surname

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We have a total number of 3120 records for people with the last name Bibb.

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Where do most Bibbs live?

In 1921, most Bibbs lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Bibbs

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 2,780 records for the Bibb surname. The oldest one dates back to 1539.

Who were Bibbs most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Bibbs.

What are the most common Bibb first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Bibbs

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Bibbs in 1921
Laundress

7

Press Worker

7

House Servant

5

Charwoman

4

Domestic

4

Common Male occupations for Bibbs in 1921
Cutler

28

Brass Founder

14

Moulder

12

Farm Hands

11

Whip Thong Maker

11

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