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Sibbald Family History

Sibbald Surname Meaning

Scottish (Lanarkshire and Midlothian) and northern English: from the Middle English and Scots personal name Sybald Sibald (Old English Sǣbeald from sǣ ‘sea’ + beald ‘brave’ or more likely Sigebeald with sige ‘victory’ as the first element).

The name was reinforced in the early Middle Ages by the Norman introduction of an ancient Germanic cognate in its French form Sibaud.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sibbald family from?

You can see how Sibbald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sibbald family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sibbald families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 51 Sibbald families living in Durham. This was about 20% of all the recorded Sibbald's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Sibbald families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sibbald 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 Sibbald ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wharf Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sibbald. 34% of Sibbald men worked as a Wharf Labourer and 79% of Sibbald women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sibbald were General Labourer and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Wharf Labourer
    34%
  • Commercial Traveller
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    2%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Sibbald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sibbald 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Sibbald. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sibbald. For the veterans among your Sibbald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sibbald lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sibbald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Sibbald in 1963 was 95, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sibbald 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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