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Sibbett Family History

Sibbett Surname Meaning

English:: from the Middle English female personal name Sibot a pet form of Sibyl (see Sibley).

From the Middle English personal name Sebode representing either Old English Sigeboda or a Norman introduction of ancient Germanic Sigibodo (sig ‘victory’ + bod- ‘messenger’).

There has probably been some confusion with Sibbald.

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


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Where is the Sibbett family from?

You can see how Sibbett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sibbett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sibbett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 38 Sibbett families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Sibbett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sibbett families in 1891.
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What did your Sibbett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Engineers Turner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sibbett. 100% of Sibbett men worked as an Engineers Turner and 78% of Sibbett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Engineers Turner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic Worker
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Domestic Servant
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sibbett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sibbett 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Sibbett. 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 528 military records available for the last name Sibbett. For the veterans among your Sibbett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sibbett lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sibbett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sibbett in 1962 was 80, and 86 in 2004.

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