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Sixbey Family History

Sixbey 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, Saxby, Sibley, Sisley, Silber, Pixley, Silvey, Bixby, Sieber

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Where is the Sixbey family from?

You can see how Sixbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sixbey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sixbey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Sixbey families living in Sussex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sixbey's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Sixbey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sixbey 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 Sixbey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sixbey. 100% of Sixbey men worked as a Helper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 454 census records available for the last name Sixbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sixbey 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Sixbey. 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 71 military records available for the last name Sixbey. For the veterans among your Sixbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sixbey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Sixbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sixbey in 1964 was 81, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sixbey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sixbey 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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