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Sybley Family History

Sybley 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: Sibley, Seeley, Sisley, Staley, Sable, Schley, Bley, Smiley, Yeley

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Where is the Sybley family from?

You can see how Sybley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sybley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sybley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sybley family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Sybley's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Sybley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sybley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Sybley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sybley 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Sybley. 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 19 military records available for the last name Sybley. For the veterans among your Sybley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sybley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sybley 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 Sybley

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