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Sigby Family History

Sigby Name 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: Bigby, Rigby, Digby, Higby, Saxby, Wilby, Kilby, Sippy, Kirby, Sorby

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Where is the Sigby family from?

You can see how Sigby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sigby family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sigby families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Sigby families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Sigby's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Sigby families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sigby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sigby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hatters Labourer and Felt Hat Trimmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sigby. 100% of Sigby men worked as a Hatters Labourer and 100% of Sigby women worked as a Felt Hat Trimmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Hatters Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Felt Hat Trimmer
    100%
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What Sigby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Sigby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sigby 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Sigby. 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 19 military records available for the last name Sigby. For the veterans among your Sigby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sigby lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1987, in the United States, Sigby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Sigby in 1968 was 79, and 76 in 1987.

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