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Sibal Family History

Sibal Name Meaning

Filipino: metonymic occupational name from Tagalog sibal ‘three-corded rope usually made of hemp’. Indian (Punjab): Khatri and Sikh name of unexplained etymology. Czech (Šibal): nickname from šibal ‘wag jester’ also ‘dishonest fellow’. Slovenian (Šibal): nickname from the past participle of šibati ‘to birch to switch’.

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


Similar surnames: Sia, Ribas, Bal, Vinal, Sabala, Sabel, Dial, Saal, Siman, Staal

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Where is the Sibal family from?

You can see how Sibal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sibal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sibal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Sibal family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sibal's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Sibal families in 1880.
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What did your Sibal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sibal. 23% of Sibal men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sibal women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sibal were Policeman and Waitress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Coal Miner
    19%
  • Foreman
    14%
  • Policeman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
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Census Records

There are 540 census records available for the last name Sibal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sibal 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Sibal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 202 military records available for the last name Sibal. For the veterans among your Sibal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sibal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sibal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sibal in 1963 was 68, and 82 in 2004.

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