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Shible Family History

Shible 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: Sible, Shibley, Sibley, Shield, Hille, Spille, Shine, Sable, Shipley

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Where is the Shible family from?

You can see how Shible families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shible family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shible families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Shible families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shible's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shible families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shible 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 Shible ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shible. 100% of Shible men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Shible family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Shible. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shible 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Shible. 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 94 military records available for the last name Shible. For the veterans among your Shible ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shible lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Shible life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Shible in 1972 was 78, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shible 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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