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Klibbe Family History

Klibbe 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: Kibbe, Klinge, Krabbe, Kibe, Kibble, Kibby, Labbe, Nibbe, Kline

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Where is the Klibbe family from?

You can see how Klibbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klibbe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Klibbe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Klibbe families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Klibbe's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Klibbe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klibbe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klibbe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mounter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Klibbe. 100% of Klibbe men worked as a Mounter. .

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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

  • Mounter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Klibbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klibbe 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Klibbe. 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 42 military records available for the last name Klibbe. For the veterans among your Klibbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klibbe lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Klibbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Klibbe in 1969 was 74, and 80 in 2004.

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