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Sybil Family History

Sybil 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: Sabin, Sobel, Subia, Smail, Sobol, Seil, Sibal, Sabio, Sabir, Sibila

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Where is the Sybil family from?

You can see how Sybil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sybil family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sybil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sybil family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sybil's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Sybil families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sybil 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 Sybil ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sybil. 100% of Sybil women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 479 census records available for the last name Sybil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sybil 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Sybil. 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 72 military records available for the last name Sybil. For the veterans among your Sybil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sybil lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sybil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sybil in 1963 was 75, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sybil

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sybil 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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