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Kibble Family History

Kibble Name Meaning

English: variant of Keeble . Altered form of German Kibbel or Kübel a metonymic occupational name for a cooper from Middle High German kübel ‘vat’ from Latin cupella ‘drinking vessel grain measure’. Compare Kibler .

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


Similar surnames: Kibbe, Keeble, Kibel, Kimble, Gibble, Wimble, Kille, Nibbe, Bible

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Where is the Kibble family from?

You can see how Kibble families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kibble family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kibble families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Kibble families living in Ontario. This was about 32% of all the recorded Kibble's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kibble families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kibble surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kibble ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kibble. 67% of Kibble men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Kibble. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kibble 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kibble. 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 Kibble. For the veterans among your Kibble ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kibble lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Kibble life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kibble in 1944 was 39, and 85 in 2004.

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