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Mckibbin Family History

Mckibbin Surname Meaning

Manx and northern Irish: variant of McGibbon.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mckibbin family from?

You can see how Mckibbin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckibbin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckibbin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 64 Mckibbin families living in Lancashire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Mckibbin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mckibbin families in 1891.
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What did your Mckibbin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mckibbin. 60% of Mckibbin men worked as a General Labourer and 94% of Mckibbin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mckibbin were Wharf Worker Heavy Worker and Unpaid Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Wharf Worker Heavy Worker
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Unpaid Housewife
    7%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mckibbin. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Mckibbin. For the veterans among your Mckibbin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckibbin lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Mckibbin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mckibbin in 1944 was 62, and 75 in 2004.

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