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Clibbell Family History

Clibbell Surname 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: Clinebell, Isbell, Campbell, Corbell, Lindell, Liddell, Lubell

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Where is the Clibbell family from?

You can see how Clibbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clibbell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Clibbell families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Clibbell's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Clibbell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clibbell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Clibbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clibbell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Clibbell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Clibbell. For the veterans among your Clibbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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