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Cibson Family History

Cibson Surname 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: Sibson, Gibson, Cisson, Lipson, Citron, Pinson, Cason, Sison, Bisson

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Where is the Cibson family from?

You can see how Cibson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cibson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cibson families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Cibson family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cibson's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Cibson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Cibson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cibson 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Cibson. 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 112 military records available for the last name Cibson. For the veterans among your Cibson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cibson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cibson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cibson

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