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Origins of the Knibbs surname

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Where do most Knibbses live?

In 1921, most Knibbses lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Knibbses

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 7,740 records for the Knibbs surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.

Who were Knibbses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Knibbs first names?

  • William
  • Thomas
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Knibbses

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Knibbses in 1921
Dressmaker

30

Lace Maker

30

Laundress

25

General Servant Domestic

23

Charwoman

21

Common Male occupations for Knibbses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

116

Farm Labourer

34

General Labourer

31

Carter

14

Painter

13

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