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Kribbs Name Meaning

Possibly a variant of German Krebs.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Krebbs, Kribs, Kritz, Cribbs, Kriss, Krebs, Crabbs, Kramb, Primas

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Kribbs Family Origin

Where is the Kribbs family from?

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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 the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 52 Kribbs families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 63% of all the recorded Kribbs's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kribbs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kribbs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Kribbs Family Occupations

What did your Kribbs ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, Farmer, Carpenter and Keeping House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Kribbs. A less common occupation for the Kribbs family was At Home. The most common Kribbs occupation in the USA was Farmer. 32% of Kribbs's were Farmers.

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  • Farmer

    32%

  • Carpenter

    11%

  • Keeping House

    11%

  • At Home

    5%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kribbs ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Kribbs Historical Records

What Kribbs family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 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 List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Kribbs. 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 Card

There are 1,000 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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Kribbs Life Expectancy

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.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kribbs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kribbs ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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