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Sibney Family History

Sibney 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: Sidney, Sibley, Gibney, Sisney, Binney, Dabney, Sisley, Finney

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Where is the Sibney family from?

You can see how Sibney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sibney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sibney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sibney family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Sibney's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Sibney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sibney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Sibney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sibney 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Sibney. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sibney. For the veterans among your Sibney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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