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Kribbs Family History

Kribbs Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kribs and possibly also Krebs. Compare Cribbs and Krebbs.

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


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Where is the Kribbs family from?

You can see how Kribbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kribbs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kribbs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Kribbs families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kribbs's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kribbs families in 1911.
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What did your Kribbs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kribbs. 24% of Kribbs men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kribbs women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kribbs were Mechanic 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
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Kribbs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kribbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kribbs 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Kribbs. 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 243 military records available for the last name Kribbs. For the veterans among your Kribbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kribbs lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kribbs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kribbs in 1956 was 46, and 74 in 2004.

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