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Kibbie Family History

Kibbie 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: Kibbe, Kibble, Kibbee, Kibe, Kimble, Kibby, Nibbe, Kobbe, Gibble

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Where is the Kibbie family from?

You can see how Kibbie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kibbie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kibbie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Kibbie families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kibbie's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kibbie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kibbie 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 Kibbie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kibbie. 25% of Kibbie men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kibbie women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kibbie were New Worker and Teacher.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Gardners
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Kibbie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kibbie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kibbie 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Kibbie. 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 356 military records available for the last name Kibbie. For the veterans among your Kibbie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kibbie lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kibbie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kibbie in 1958 was 52, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kibbie ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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