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Kibbett Family History

Kibbett 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: Sibbett, Tibbett, Hibbett, Kibbe, Cobbett, Kivett, Niblett, Kibbee

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Where is the Kibbett family from?

You can see how Kibbett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kibbett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kibbett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kibbett families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kibbett's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kibbett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kibbett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kibbett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kibbett. 100% of Kibbett men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Kibbett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Kibbett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kibbett 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Kibbett. 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 22 military records available for the last name Kibbett. For the veterans among your Kibbett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kibbett lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Kibbett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kibbett in 1974 was 86, and 72 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kibbett 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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