Just started researching my mother's side of the family recently .
Because Ibbs surname is uncommon, easily got back to 1851 census.
Great great great grandfather Thomas Ibbs was born Liverpool, circa 1820.
His mother living in same house in Toxteth Park was Ellen Ibbs, born Staffordshire, circa 1775.
Clearly there is some link.
Would be keen to correspond and learn more as I know nothing of the Ibbs' history.
Thanks.
David Morton, Newcastle upon Tyne.