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Kibbee Family History

Kibbee Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kibbe. Probably also an altered form of English Kibby.

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


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Where is the Kibbee family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kibbee. 36% of Kibbee men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Kibbee women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kibbee were Proprietor and Housewife.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Painter
    7%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Seamstress
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%

What Kibbee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kibbee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kibbee 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Kibbee. 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 795 military records available for the last name Kibbee. For the veterans among your Kibbee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kibbee lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kibbee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kibbee in 1964 was 79, and 81 in 2004.

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