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Kiber Family History

Kiber 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: Kober, Kiper, Kibe, Kimber, Kiker, Liber, Kier, Kizer, Kiner, Kibel

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Where is the Kiber family from?

You can see how Kiber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kiber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Kiber family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kiber's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Kiber families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiber 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 Kiber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kiber. 75% of Kiber men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kiber women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Kiber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 466 census records available for the last name Kiber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiber 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Kiber. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 109 military records available for the last name Kiber. For the veterans among your Kiber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiber lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Kiber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kiber in 1970 was 79, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kiber

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiber 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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