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Kibbey Family History

Kibbey Name Meaning

English (Devon Gloucestershire and Somerset): variant of Kibby .

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


Similar surnames: Libbey, Kibbee, Kimbel, Bibbee, Wisbey, Kibbe, Kinsey, Wibben, Kinzey

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Where is the Kibbey family from?

You can see how Kibbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kibbey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kibbey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 34 Kibbey families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kibbey's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Kibbey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kibbey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kibbey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kibbey. 24% of Kibbey men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Kibbey women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kibbey were Truck Driver 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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    23%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Housewife
    12%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Kibbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kibbey 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 436 immigration records available for the last name Kibbey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kibbey. For the veterans among your Kibbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kibbey lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kibbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kibbey in 1955 was 81, and 73 in 2004.

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