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Shibe Family History

Shibe 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: Shine, Shire, Shiba, Shobe, Shie, Shive, Shipe, Shi, White, Spire

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Where is the Shibe family from?

You can see how Shibe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shibe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shibe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shibe family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shibe's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Shibe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shibe 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 Shibe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shibe. 34% of Shibe men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Shibe women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    34%
  • Helper
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Brakeman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Shibe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shibe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shibe 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Shibe. 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 565 military records available for the last name Shibe. For the veterans among your Shibe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shibe lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Shibe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shibe in 1961 was 68, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shibe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shibe 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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