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Kibble Family History

Kibble Surname Meaning

English: variant of Keeble. Altered form of German Kibbel or Kübel a metonymic occupational name for a cooper from Middle High German kübel ‘vat’.

From Latin cupella ‘drinking vessel, grain measure’. Compare Kibler.

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


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Where is the Kibble family from?

You can see how Kibble families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kibble family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kibble families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 229 Kibble families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Kibble's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kibble families in 1891.
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What did your Kibble ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kibble. 8% of Kibble men worked as a Builders Labourer and 72% of Kibble women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kibble were Farmer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    8%
  • General Labourer
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Kibble. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kibble 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kibble. 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 Kibble. For the veterans among your Kibble ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kibble lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Kibble life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kibble in 1944 was 39, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kibble 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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