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Kibbs Family History

Kibbs 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, Kibby, Hibbs, Tibbs, Kribbs, Knibbs, Gibbs, Bibbs, Krebs, Kibe

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Where is the Kibbs family from?

You can see how Kibbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kibbs family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kibbs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 3 Kibbs families living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kibbs's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Kibbs families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kibbs 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 Kibbs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Machinist Laundry was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kibbs. 100% of Kibbs women worked as a Machinist Laundry.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Machinist Laundry
    100%

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Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Kibbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kibbs 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Kibbs. 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 39 military records available for the last name Kibbs. For the veterans among your Kibbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kibbs

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