This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Kearbey family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Kearbey Family History

Kearbey Surname Meaning

English: variant of Kirby.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Kearbey family from?

You can see how Kearbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kearbey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kearbey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Kearbey families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Kearbey's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kearbey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kearbey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Kearbey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kearbey. 82% of Kearbey men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Kearbey | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    82%
  • Laborer
    19%

What Kearbey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 545 census records available for the last name Kearbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kearbey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Kearbey

Passenger Lists

There are 51 immigration records available for the last name Kearbey. 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.

View all Kearbey immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 151 military records available for the last name Kearbey. For the veterans among your Kearbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Kearbey military records

You've only scratched the surface of Kearbey family history

Discover More

What is the average Kearbey lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kearbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kearbey in 1956 was 42, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kearbey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kearbey 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Kearbey family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial