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Sibbs Family History

Sibbs Surname Meaning

Usually from the Middle English female personal name Sibbe, a pet form of Sibil or Sibily (see Sibble Sibley) with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

There is a slight possibility that a Middle English male name Sibbe from Old English Sibba or Old Scandinavian Sibbi survived long enough to have given rise to a surname but there is no certain evidence of this.

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Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sibbs family from?

You can see how Sibbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sibbs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sibbs families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Sibbs families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Sibbs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sibbs families in 1891.
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What did your Sibbs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sibbs. 100% of Sibbs 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 Sibbs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Sibbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sibbs 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 Sibbs. 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 44 military records available for the last name Sibbs. For the veterans among your Sibbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sibbs lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Sibbs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sibbs in 1978 was 98, and 98 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sibbs 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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