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Sible Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Seibel .

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


Similar surnames: Sibley, Bible, Sibille, Dible, Wible, Sidle, Sibole, Hille, Pile

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Where is the Sible family from?

You can see how Sible families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sible family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sible families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Sible families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sible's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sible families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sible surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sible ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sible. 42% of Sible men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Sible women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sible were Bookkeeper and Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Plasterer
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sible. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sible 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Sible. 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 309 military records available for the last name Sible. For the veterans among your Sible ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sible lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sible life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sible in 1962 was 61, and 89 in 2004.

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