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Kirbey Family History

Kirbey Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kirby, Kirkey, Kirley, Kibbey, Kibbe, Kirkley, Kibe, Kilby, Kinsey

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Where is the Kirbey family from?

You can see how Kirbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirbey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kirbey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Kirbey families living in Michigan. This was about 23% of all the recorded Kirbey's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Kirbey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirbey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kirbey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kirbey. 30% of Kirbey men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kirbey women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kirbey were Salesman and Bookkeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farm Hand
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kirbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirbey 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Kirbey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 339 military records available for the last name Kirbey. For the veterans among your Kirbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirbey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Kirbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kirbey in 1967 was 72, and 77 in 2003.

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