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Sibbey Family History

Sibbey 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, Kibbey, Libbey, Sidney, Kibbe, Sisley, Sibbett, Wibben, Kibby

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Where is the Sibbey family from?

You can see how Sibbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sibbey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sibbey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Sibbey families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Sibbey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sibbey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sibbey 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 Sibbey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sibbey. 100% of Sibbey 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sibbey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Sibbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sibbey 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Sibbey. 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 48 military records available for the last name Sibbey. For the veterans among your Sibbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sibbey lifespan?

Average Sibbey life expectancy in 1987 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sibbey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sibbey 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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