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Scibek Family History

Scibek 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: Cizek, Siek, Scire, Shimek, Scime, Sobek, Seibel, Simek, Sciba

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Where is the Scibek family from?

You can see how Scibek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scibek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Scibek families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Scibek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Scibek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scibek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Scibek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cigar Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scibek. 50% of Scibek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Scibek women worked as a Cigar Maker.

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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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Handyman
    17%
  • Miner
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cigar Maker
    100%

What Scibek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Scibek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scibek 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Scibek. 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 224 military records available for the last name Scibek. For the veterans among your Scibek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scibek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Scibek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Scibek in 1963 was 77, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scibek 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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