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Schibsby Family History

Schibsby 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: Chidsey, Schissel, Schibi, Schilly, Silsby, Schubbe, Shibley, Shinsky

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Where is the Schibsby family from?

You can see how Schibsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schibsby family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schibsby families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schibsby's in USA. California had the highest population of Schibsby families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schibsby 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 44 census records available for the last name Schibsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schibsby 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Schibsby. 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 4 military records available for the last name Schibsby. For the veterans among your Schibsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schibsby lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Schibsby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Schibsby in 1968 was 81, and 89 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schibsby 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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