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Kierbow Family History

Kierbow 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: Kerbow, Kiesow, Kerbo, Kellow, Kirby, Kieran, Tierno, Kirton

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Where is the Kierbow family from?

You can see how Kierbow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kierbow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kierbow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Kierbow families living in Georgia. This was about 89% of all the recorded Kierbow's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Kierbow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kierbow 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 Kierbow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kierbow. 50% of Kierbow men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Kierbow women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kierbow were Salesman and Labor.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    60%
  • Labor
    40%

What Kierbow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 476 census records available for the last name Kierbow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kierbow 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Kierbow. 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 209 military records available for the last name Kierbow. For the veterans among your Kierbow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kierbow lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Kierbow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kierbow in 1958 was 55, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kierbow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kierbow 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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