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Cibley Family History

Cibley 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, Cilley, Cowley, Cable, Pilley, Ridley, Chipley, Caley, Curley

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Where is the Cibley family from?

You can see how Cibley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cibley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cibley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Cibley family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Cibley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cibley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cibley 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 70 census records available for the last name Cibley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cibley 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Cibley. 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 34 military records available for the last name Cibley. For the veterans among your Cibley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cibley lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Cibley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cibley in 1971 was 69, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cibley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cibley 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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